Overview

• Spike Lee’s 'Highest 2 Lowest' reinterprets Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic 'High and Low,' setting the story in New York’s music industry.
• Denzel Washington stars as David King, a music mogul facing a moral and financial crossroads after a mistaken kidnapping demands a $17.5 million ransom.
• The film features standout performances from A$AP Rocky as the kidnapper and Jeffrey Wright as King’s best friend, alongside a strong supporting cast.
• Premiering out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, the film has been praised for its performances, tension, and its vibrant depiction of New York City.
• This marks the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington, with a screenplay by Alan Fox, a score by Howard Drossin, and cinematography by Matthew Libatique.