Highest 2 Lowest Trailer Released
One of the most important films in classic Japanese cinema is resurrecting. Highest 2 Lowest, a modern adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” has released its first trailer. The film, which will premiere on Apple TV+, will have a limited theatrical run before being released.
Highest 2 Lowest Reborn with Spike Lee
At the center of the film is a powerful figure at the top of New York’s music industry. This character, played by Denzel Washington, is confronted with an unexpected ransom plan and grapples with a moral dilemma. The film is not just a crime story; it also explores the limits of power, responsibility, and conscience.
The cast includes notable names such as Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, and Aubrey Joseph. As the trailer suggests, the urban atmosphere and high-tension scenes are at the heart of the film. The fifth collaboration between Denzel Washington and Spike Lee makes it even more intriguing.
Written by Alan Fox, the film is inspired by Evan Hunter’s novel “King’s Ransom” and the 1963 Kurosawa film. Spike Lee’s production premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and sparked controversy, but has garnered significant attention.
Highest 2 Lowest will be released in limited theaters in the US on August 15, 2025. It will then be available on Apple TV+ on September 5, 2025. The film is not just a remake, but a contemporary interpretation of a cult classic.
