High Strung (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
High Strung is a 2016 romantic drama directed by Michael Damian. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Michael Damian
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paladin
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is High Strung About?
The premise of High Strung without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In New York City, the lives of classical dancer Ruby and street musician Johnnie unexpectedly intersect when a hip-hop dance battle escalates. Their disparate backgrounds and ambitions create friction as they navigate the competitive world of dance and music. Ruby strives to maintain her scholarship, while Johnnie faces the threat of deportation. They must work together with The SwitchSteps dance crew to overcome obstacles and find a path forward amidst the challenges of urban life.
High Strung Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- dance movie
- dance music
- ballerina as protagonist
- new york city
- conservatory
- violinist
- art scholarship
- ballet class
- female roommate
- englishman
- brit in america
- expired visa
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- green card fraud
- posing as a lawyer
- hip hop dance group
- modern dance
- dance battle
- charity event
- violin student
- romantic rival
- dinner date at home
- music composer
- directed by co writer
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- new york subway
- stolen violin
- tango dance
- family heirloom
- pawn shop
- police department
- art competition
- winners
- scholarship
- cash prize
- green card
- ends with a kiss
- ballet dancer as protagonist
- art and dance
The Director of High Strung
Directed by Michael Damian.
- Director Michael Damian
High Strung Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave High Strung 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
31 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.9 /5
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High Strung Plot Summary
What happens in High Strung from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ruby, a gifted classical ballet dancer, earns a scholarship to the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, where she steps into a world that blends precision with risk. She quicky forms a close friendship with her roommate Jasmine, affectionately nicknamed Jazzy, and catches the eye of a violinist, Kyle Endeca. With no formal training in contemporary dance, Ruby faces the tough rhythm of modern technique and feels the weight of competing against the class’s standout dancer, April. The balance between tradition and experimentation becomes a recurring tension as she searches for her own voice on stage.
Full summary
The whole story of High Strung, scene by scene
High Strung Box Office
High Strung grossed $2.1 million worldwide. $53,447 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $53.4K
- International
- $2M
High Strung Trailers & Videos
The trailer of High Strung.
How Well Do You Know High Strung?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of dancer is Ruby when she first arrives at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts?
Cars in High Strung
26 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson V-Rod and the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina.
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Harley-Davidson V-Rod Important role -
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2005 Chrysler 300 C Minor role -
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
High Strung Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “High Runaways” and “Desafio De Cuerdas”.
- Also known as
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- High Runaways
- Desafio De Cuerdas
- 하이 스트렁
- Duelo de Cordas
- 舞力重击
- Ζήσε Με Ρυθμό
- Free Dance
- StreetDance: New York
- New York Academy
- Sokis svajones ritmu
- מתח גבוה
- High Strung: Ao Ritmo do Sonho
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- До предела
- 舞力重擊
- Desafío de Cuerdas
- Чувствителни
- Miłość zaklęta w muzyce
- Sinir Küpü
- توتر عالي
- ハートビート
- Нерви на межі
- จังหวะนี้ หยุดโลก
- Pe note de hip-hop
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High Strung FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of High Strung, each answered in a sentence.
How long is High Strung?
High Strung runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was High Strung released?
High Strung was released on April 8, 2016.
Who directed High Strung?
High Strung was directed by Michael Damian.
More films by Michael Damian How much did High Strung make at the box office?
High Strung grossed $2.1 million worldwide ($53,447 domestic, $2 million international).
How is High Strung rated?
High Strung has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does High Strung have a post-credit scene?
No. High Strung has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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