Movie

Higher Ground

★ 5.9(65)20111h 49m

Higher Ground is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Vera Farmiga
Release date: 2011-08-26
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $841,733
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

Higher Ground — trailer

About Higher Ground

Higher Ground is a 2011 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Vera Farmiga, starring Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy and Dagmara Dominczyk. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Higher Ground in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Vera Farmiga

Corinne Walker

Donna Murphy

Kathleen Walker

Dagmara Dominczyk

Annika

John Hawkes

CW Walker

Joshua Leonard

Ethan Miller

Nina Arianda

Wendy Walker

Taissa Farmiga

Teenage Corinne Walker

Taylor Schwencke

Young Wendy Walker

Boyd Holbrook

Teenage Ethan Miller

Norbert Leo Butz

Pastor Bill

Bill Irwin

Pastor Bud

Michael Chernus

Ned

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Higher Ground in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Higher Ground on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Higher Ground on Netflix?+

Higher Ground is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Higher Ground?+

Higher Ground has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Higher Ground?+

Higher Ground stars Vera Farmiga, Donna Murphy, Dagmara Dominczyk, John Hawkes and Joshua Leonard.

When did Higher Ground come out?+

Higher Ground is a 2011 movie directed by Vera Farmiga.

What genre is Higher Ground?+

Higher Ground is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Higher Ground?+

Higher Ground was directed by Vera Farmiga.