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In 1930s Arnhem Land, Australia, a young Aboriginal warrior named Gutjuk reluctantly joins forces with Travis, a seasoned tracker, to pursue Gutjuk’s uncle, Baywara. Baywara is a formidable and ruthless warrior, making the hunt incredibly dangerous. As they traverse the unforgiving outback, a complex relationship develops between the two men. However, Travis carries deep scars from his past, and those buried secrets risk shattering their fragile alliance and turning the hunter into the hunted.

In 1930s Arnhem Land, Australia, a young Aboriginal warrior named Gutjuk reluctantly joins forces with Travis, a seasoned tracker, to pursue Gutjuk’s uncle, Baywara. Baywara is a formidable and ruthless warrior, making the hunt incredibly dangerous. As they traverse the unforgiving outback, a complex relationship develops between the two men. However, Travis carries deep scars from his past, and those buried secrets risk shattering their fragile alliance and turning the hunter into the hunted.

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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Ratings and Reviews for High Ground

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Rotten Tomatoes
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90%

TOMATOMETER

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77%

User Score

IMDb

6.5 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

65

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User Score

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

Win

Best Costume Design

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High Ground - Official Trailer

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