Highest 2 Lowest is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee.It is an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low, itself loosely based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter).The film stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, and ASAP Rocky. ...

4 days ago · Spike Lee’s major year already kicked off in a big way at the Super Bowl with a tie-in to one of his most underappreciated films and now the filmmaker is finishing his first narrative feature in five years ahead of a likely Cannes debut. Highest 2 Lowest, his reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, follows a reteam with Denzel Washington after Mo’ Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got ...

3 days ago · Highest 2 Lowest is Lee’s first feature film since 2020’s Da 5 Bloods, and stars Washington as a “music mogul with his own label and a reputation as the best ears in the business”.

4 days ago · Spike Lee just shared a first look at Highest 2 Lowest to tide people over until his next ... Highest 2 Lowest —Lee’s first feature since 2020’s Da 5 Bloods —is a reinterpretation of Akira ...

4 days ago · “Highest 2 Lowest” will be released this summer by A24 as mentioned by the filmmaker and by the looks of things, a trailer is on the horizon as Lee’s post is an obvious screenshot from upcoming marketing materials. Support independent movie journalism to keep it alive. Sign up for The Playlist Newsletter.

Highest 2 Lowest: Directed by Spike Lee. With Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Dean Winters, Ilfenesh Hadera. Adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime thriller.

4 days ago · Filmmaker Spike Lee took to his Instagram account to give fans a first glimpse of his upcoming Highest 2 Lowest, a remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic film noir High and Low, starring Denzel ...

5 days ago · Alan Fox wrote the screenplay for “Highest 2 Lowest” with director Lee, who will executive produce through his 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks banner. Lee reunites with longtime collaborator ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Spike Lee spoke about his upcoming film “Highest 2 Lowest” – which will see the director reunite with lead actor Denzel Washington – during an on-stage talk Tuesday at the Red Sea Film...

Feb 9, 2025 · The actor and auteur reunited for the first time in almost 20 years for the upcoming crime film “Highest 2 Lowest.” The project is inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” which ...