In the harsh beauty of 1930s Arnhem Land, a young Aboriginal warrior, Gutjuk, forms an uneasy alliance with battle-hardened Travis to hunt down his uncle Baywara, a ruthless warrior. As they navigate treacherous outback terrain, their bond grows, but secrets from Travis' troubled past threaten to destroy the fragile trust and turn him into prey.

In the harsh beauty of 1930s Arnhem Land, a young Aboriginal warrior, Gutjuk, forms an uneasy alliance with battle-hardened Travis to hunt down his uncle Baywara, a ruthless warrior. As they navigate treacherous outback terrain, their bond grows, but secrets from Travis' troubled past threaten to destroy the fragile trust and turn him into prey.

Does High Ground have end credit scenes?

No!

High Ground does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Rotten Tomatoes
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90%

TOMATOMETER

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77%

User Score

IMDb

6.5 /10

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TMDB

65

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Letterboxd

3.3

Movie Insider

1.00/5

From 2 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for High Ground

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11th AACTA Awards 2021

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Best Film

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Best Direction

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Best Original Screenplay

Simon Baker
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Best Lead Actor

Simon Baker
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Best Lead Actor

Jacob Junior Nayinggul
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Best Supporting Actor

Sean Mununggurr
Jack Thompson
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Best Supporting Actor

Jack Thompson
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Best Supporting Actress

Esmerelda Marimowa
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Best Cinematography

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Best Editing

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Best Costume Design

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High Ground - Official Trailer

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