The High Note(2020)
“You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top.”
Overview
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
Director
Nisha Ganatra
Studio
Working Title Films
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Dakota Johnson
as Maggie Sherwoode
Tracee Ellis Ross
as Grace Davis
Ice Cube
as Jack Robertson
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
as David Cliff
Bill Pullman
as Max
June Diane Raphael
as Gail
Eugene Cordero
as Seth
Uttera Singh
as Theresa
Marc Evan Jackson
as Alec
Suzy Eddie Izzard
as Dan Deakins
Melanie Griffith
as Tess
Jonathan Freeman
as Martin
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Working Title Films • Perfect World Pictures • Focus Features
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The High Note?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The High Note (2020).
What is The High Note about?▼
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
Who directed The High Note?▼
The High Note was directed by Nisha Ganatra and released in 2020. It is a romance, comedy, music, drama film.
How long is The High Note?▼
The High Note has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The High Note?▼
The cast of The High Note includes Dakota Johnson as Maggie Sherwoode, Tracee Ellis Ross as Grace Davis, Ice Cube as Jack Robertson, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as David Cliff, Bill Pullman as Max and more.
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