Highway (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Highway is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Imtiaz Ali. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $858,783 worldwide. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Imtiaz Ali
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Highway About?
The premise of Highway without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a mysterious past, a solitary traveler undertakes a dangerous ascent up a remote mountain. As they journey deeper, the shadows of their history begin to close in, leading them toward a disturbing destiny and a confrontation with an unknown threat. The perilous climb tests their resolve and forces them to face the demons they've tried to leave behind.
Highway Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- mountain
- abduction
- bollywood
- self discovery
- on the run
- on the road
- stockholm syndrome
- kidnapper kidnapped relationship
- kidnapping
The Director of Highway
Directed by Imtiaz Ali.
- Director Imtiaz Ali
More from Imtiaz Ali
More films directed by Imtiaz Ali, best-rated first: Amar Singh Chamkila, Jab Harry met Sejal, Love Aaj Kal and Tamasha.
Highway Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Highway 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 100% User score
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Highway Plot Summary
What happens in Highway from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Veera Tripathi, portrayed by Alia Bhatt, is the cherished daughter of a wealthy business magnate, Manik Kumar Tripathi (Reuben Israel). Just one day before her grand wedding, she finds herself overwhelmed by the monotonous rituals and the insistent attention from family members. Seeking a moment of respite, she embarks on a drive with Vinay (Arjun Malhotra), her conservative fiancé, whom she does not truly love. Unfortunately, their trip takes a harrowing turn when a gang of criminals, fleeing from a robbery, abducts Veera at a petrol station, using her as a shield to evade capture, while Vinay is left paralyzed with fear in the car.
Full summary
The whole story of Highway, scene by scene
Highway Box Office
Highway grossed $858,783 worldwide. $529,136 came from the US and Canada and $329,647 (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$858.8K
- US & Canada
- $529.1K
- International
- $329.6K
How Well Do You Know Highway?
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 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the protagonist of the film Highway?
Cars in Highway
42 cars on screen, including the Tata 407 and the 2010 Audi A8 L D4.
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Tata 407 Main role -
2010 Audi A8 L D4 Important role -
2002 Mahindra MM 775 Marshal Important role -
2006 Mahindra Scorpio Important role
Highway Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “[Hindi] Highway” and “Đường Cao Tốc”.
- Also known as
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- [Hindi] Highway
- Đường Cao Tốc
- 在路上
- Otoyol
- Шоссе
- 하이웨이
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Movies Like Highway
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Highway, Highwaymen and Haider.
Highway FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Highway, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Highway?
Highway runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Highway released?
Highway was released on February 21, 2014.
Who directed Highway?
Highway was directed by Imtiaz Ali.
More films by Imtiaz Ali How much did Highway make at the box office?
Highway grossed $858,783 worldwide ($529,136 domestic, $329,647 international).
How is Highway rated?
Highway has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 40 on Metacritic, 100% on TMDB and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Highway have a post-credit scene?
No. Highway has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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