High-Rise (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
High-Rise is a 2016 action thriller directed by Ben Wheatley, starring Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston and Luke Evans. It is based on High-Rise by J. G. Ballard. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $4.3 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Ben Wheatley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- Based on
- High-Rise by J. G. Ballard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is High-Rise About?
The premise of High-Rise without spoilers, adapted from High-Rise by J. G. Ballard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Dr. Robert Laing embraces a life of luxury in a modern high-rise, unsettling events begin to disrupt the building's utopian facade. Recurring power outages and structural flaws trigger social unrest and a growing class conflict among the diverse residents. A charismatic documentarian, a bohemian single mother, and the building's enigmatic architect become entangled in the escalating chaos. As the structure descends into primal anarchy, the tenants are forced to confront their darkest impulses in a desperate fight for survival.
High-Rise Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high rise apartment building
- tower
- sex standing up
- class warfare
- suicide by jumping
- tower block
- 1970s
- rape
- debauchery
- orgasm
- female nudity
- male nudity
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- nudity
- sex on a table
- talking during sex
- social decay
- degradation
- fellatio
- orgy
- year 1975
- embarrassing nudity
- public nudity
- nude sunbathing
- cleaning
- roasting a dog leg
- falling onto a car
- rooftop garden
- man in a shower
- close up of mouth
- close up of eye
- clothed sex
- string quartet
- lighting a cigarette
- pantyhose
- woman on top sex
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- high rise building
- england
- human head
- house party
- roof terrace
- sex on a balcony
- fancy dress party
- playing squash
- drug use
- falling on the hood of a car
- decadence
- jumping from a building
- fistfight
- food shortage
High-Rise Cast
Jeremy Irons leads the cast, with Tom Hiddleston and Luke Evans. Directed by Ben Wheatley; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ben Wheatley
More from Ben Wheatley
More films directed by Ben Wheatley, best-rated first: Normal, A Field in England, Rebecca and Sightseers.
High-Rise Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate High-Rise 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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TMDB 56% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
104 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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High-Rise Plot Summary
What happens in High-Rise from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In September 1975, Dr. Robert Laing lives in a ravaged high-rise tower block, where a brutal moment—killing a dog and spit-roasting its leg—signals the strange blend of luxury and savagery that will define life inside this building.
Full summary
The whole story of High-Rise, scene by scene
High-Rise Box Office
High-Rise grossed $4.3 million worldwide. $346,472 came from the US and Canada and $3.9 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.3M
- US & Canada
- $346.5K
- International
- $3.9M
High-Rise Trailers & Videos
30 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 8 clips, 17 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer HIGH-RISE - Main Trailer
- Trailer High-Rise - Official Trailer
- Teaser Official Short Trailer
- Clip The Architect
How Well Do You Know High-Rise?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the architect that designed the high‑rise tower?
Cars in High-Rise
19 cars on screen, including the 1986 Citroën CX and the 1972 Rover 3500 S MkII P6B.
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1986 Citroën CX Minor role -
1972 Rover 3500 S MkII P6B Minor role -
1974 Triumph Stag Mk2 Minor role -
1974 Ford Granada MkI Background role
High-Rise Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “High Rise” and “No Topo Do Poder”.
- Also known as
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- High Rise
- No Topo Do Poder
- 하이 라이즈
- 하이라이즈
- Высотка
- High-Rise: La rivolta
- ตึกระทึกเสียดฟ้า
- גורד שחקים
- Arranha-Céus
- Aukšta klasė
- Virsotne
- Висотка
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- 하이-라이즈
- 摩天大楼
- Gökdelen
- 摩天樓
- El rascacielos
- Gratte-ciel
- Небостъргач
- Stolpnica
- 魔天豪廷
- ハイ・ライズ, ცათამბჯენი
- Tòa Tháp Sống
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High-Rise FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of High-Rise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is High-Rise?
High-Rise runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was High-Rise released?
High-Rise was released on May 13, 2016.
Who directed High-Rise?
High-Rise was directed by Ben Wheatley.
More films by Ben Wheatley Who is in the cast of High-Rise?
High-Rise stars Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston and Luke Evans, among 4 credited actors.
How much did High-Rise make at the box office?
High-Rise grossed $4.3 million worldwide ($346,472 domestic, $3.9 million international).
How is High-Rise rated?
High-Rise has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 56% on TMDB, 2.9/5 on Letterboxd and 3.3/5 on Movie Insider.
Is High-Rise based on a book?
Yes. High-Rise is adapted from High-Rise by J. G. Ballard.
Does High-Rise have a post-credit scene?
No. High-Rise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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