Higher Ground(2011)
Overview
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Director
Vera Farmiga
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$842K
Cast
Vera Farmiga
as Corinne Walker
Donna Murphy
as Kathleen Walker
Dagmara Dominczyk
as Annika
John Hawkes
as CW Walker
Joshua Leonard
as Ethan Miller
Nina Arianda
as Wendy Walker
Taissa Farmiga
as Teenage Corinne Walker
Taylor Schwencke
as Young Wendy Walker
Boyd Holbrook
as Teenage Ethan Miller
Norbert Leo Butz
as Pastor Bill
Bill Irwin
as Pastor Bud
Michael Chernus
as Ned
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$842K
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Where can I watch Higher Ground?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Higher Ground (2011).
What is Higher Ground about?▼
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Who directed Higher Ground?▼
Higher Ground was directed by Vera Farmiga and released in 2011. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Higher Ground?▼
Higher Ground has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Higher Ground?▼
The cast of Higher Ground includes Vera Farmiga as Corinne Walker, Donna Murphy as Kathleen Walker, Dagmara Dominczyk as Annika, John Hawkes as CW Walker, Joshua Leonard as Ethan Miller and more.
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