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High Ground (2012): Cast & Ratings

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High Ground is a 2012 documentary directed by Michael Brown, starring Brian Mockenhaupt, Dan Sidles and Katherine Ragazzino. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
77
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High Ground (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Michael Brown
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is High Ground About?

The premise of High Ground without spoilers.

A group of veterans, struggling with the lasting effects of America's prolonged conflicts, join forces with experienced climbers to ascend Mount Lobuche, a towering 20,000-foot peak. Led by blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and several Everest summiters, the expedition serves as a path toward healing, offering a chance to confront and overcome the deep physical and emotional wounds they carry. The challenging climb tests their limits and provides a unique opportunity for camaraderie and recovery.

High Ground Themes & Keywords

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  • war veteran
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Cast & crew

High Ground Cast

Brian Mockenhaupt leads the cast, with Dan Sidles and Katherine Ragazzino. Directed by Michael Brown; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in High Ground

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From the director

More from Michael Brown

One more film directed by Michael Brown: The Weight of Water.

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Ratings

High Ground Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave High Ground 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Videos

High Ground Trailers & Videos

The trailer of High Ground.

High Ground - Trailer
Cars

Cars in High Ground

14 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet B-Series and the 1973 Chevrolet Impala.

All 14 cars
  • Chevrolet B-Series in High Ground Chevrolet B-Series Minor role
  • 1973 Chevrolet Impala in High Ground 1973 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1958 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache in High Ground 1958 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache Minor role
  • 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country in High Ground 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Minor role

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FAQ

High Ground FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of High Ground, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High Ground?

High Ground runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was High Ground released?

High Ground was released on November 2, 2012.

Who directed High Ground?

High Ground was directed by Michael Brown.

More films by Michael Brown

Who is in the cast of High Ground?

High Ground stars Brian Mockenhaupt, Dan Sidles and Katherine Ragazzino, among 5 credited actors.

How is High Ground rated?

High Ground has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does High Ground have a post-credit scene?

No. High Ground has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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