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Higher Ground

26th August 2011
1h 49m
Vera Farmiga
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Higher Ground is a Drama Thriller film released on 26th August 2011; Vera Farmiga directed the film which stars Vera Farmiga, John Hawkes, and Joshua Leonard. The film was a box office failure, making a loss of $1,158,267 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Cast (16)

Vera Farmiga's profile
Vera Farmiga
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
John Hawkes's profile
John Hawkes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Joshua Leonard's profile
Joshua Leonard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Bill Irwin's profile
Bill Irwin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Boyd Holbrook's profile
Boyd Holbrook
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Ebon Moss-Bachrach's profile
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Dagmara Domińczyk's profile
Dagmara Domińczyk
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Taissa Farmiga's profile
Taissa Farmiga
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 16
Michael Chernus's profile
Michael Chernus
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Jack Gilpin's profile
Jack Gilpin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Donna Murphy's profile
Donna Murphy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Nina Arianda's profile
Nina Arianda
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Norbert Leo Butz's profile
Norbert Leo Butz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43

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Updated: 19th Feb 2025, 1:43pm. Data from JustWatch.

Higher Ground FAQ

When was Higher Ground released?

Higher Ground was released 13 years ago, on Friday August 26th, 2011.

How much did Higher Ground cost to make?

The budget was $2,000,000.

How much money did Higher Ground make?

The worldwide revenue was $841,733.

Is Higher Ground on Netflix?

No, Higher Ground is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Higher Ground on Amazon Prime?

No, Higher Ground is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Higher Ground on Disney Plus?

No, Higher Ground is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Higher Ground Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

6% 13-19
13% 20-29
31% 30-39
6% 40-49
19% 50-59
6% 60-69
19% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

44% Female
56% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown