

High Art
1998, English. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
a story of ambition, sacrifice, seduction and other career moves.
When Syd, a young editor at an influential art magazine, becomes involved with her neighbor, a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both seek to exploit each other for their respective careers while slowly falling in love with each other.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch High Art
High Art isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 6 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 June 1998
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Box office
- $1.9M
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High Art: quick answers
Is High Art worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is High Art?
High Art runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does High Art have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for High Art. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
High Art parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
High Art is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is High Art on?
High Art isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like High Art?
If you liked High Art, try Gia, The Souvenir, If These Walls Could Talk 2.
Who directed High Art?
High Art (1998) was directed by Lisa Cholodenko and stars Radha Mitchell, Ally Sheedy, Gabriel Mann.