Released Date, Trailer, Actors, Synopsis, and All Known Details About the Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Film
In the world of cinema, the upcoming film "Highest 2 Lowest" is generating a significant buzz. This 2025 Spike Lee production is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime thriller "High and Low."
Starring Denzel Washington, the movie presents a gripping tale of a titan music mogul, renowned for his discerning ear in the industry. Washington's character finds himself in a life-or-death moral dilemma when a ransom plot targets him. The plot twist? The kidnappers have mistakenly abducted the teenage son of his loyal driver and oldest friend, rather than Washington's own son. The ransom demand: a staggering $17.5 million for the boy's return.
The narrative unfolds on the gritty streets of modern-day New York City, mirroring the original Japanese setting in a contemporary American urban environment. Themes of loyalty, financial sacrifice, and moral dilemma are central to this riveting story.
Joining Washington in this star-studded cast are Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky. The latter contributes to the soundtrack, promising a musical backdrop that complements the film's intense drama.
"Highest 2 Lowest" is not a direct remake but a reinterpretation, akin to a jazz musician revisiting and reimagining a classic standard. This reflects the creative relationship shared by Spike Lee and Denzel Washington.
The movie premiered at Cannes 2025 and is set for a theatrical release on August 15, with an Apple TV+ release following on September 5, 2025.
Produced by A24, this film is a co-production with Apple Original Films, 40 Acres & a Mule Filmworks, Escape Artists, Juniper Productions, Kurosawa Productions Co., and Mandalay Pictures. Jason Michael Berman and Todd Black are the producers, with Spike Lee serving as one of the executive producers.
Denzel Washington's performance in "Highest 2 Lowest" marks their fifth collaboration, and their first in 19 years. Spike Lee, with a 40-plus year career, has directed a number of classics, including "Do the Right Thing," "Malcolm X," "25th Hour," "BlackKklansman," and "Da 5 Bloods."
Jeffrey Wright, known for his roles in "The Last of Us" season 2, "The Agency," and an Oscar-nominated performance in "American Fiction," also features in the film's cast.
With a "Fresh" rating of 89% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, "Highest 2 Lowest" promises to be a compelling addition to Spike Lee's impressive body of work. Don't miss it when it hits theatres and Apple TV+ this August and September.
- The upcoming film "Highest 2 Lowest" is generating a significant buzz in the world of cinema.
- This 2025 Spike Lee production is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime thriller "High and Low."
- Starring Denzel Washington, the movie presents a gripping tale of a titan music mogul amidst a life-or-death moral dilemma.
- The film is set for a theatrical release on August 15, and an Apple TV+ release following on September 5, 2025.
- In addition to Washington, the star-studded cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky, with the latter contributing to the soundtrack.
- "Highest 2 Lowest" promises to be a compelling addition to Spike Lee's impressive body of work, with a "Fresh" rating of 89% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The movie can be streamed on Apple TV+, making it accessible for viewers worldwide through the Movies-and-TV streaming platform.
