The High Note

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The High Note

PG-13

2020

1h 53m

Comedy

Drama

Music

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Maggie is the overworked personal assistant to Grace Davis, a superstar singer whose talent and ego have reached unbelievable heights. Stuck running errands, Maggie still wants to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. But when Grace's manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change both of their lives forever.

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Critics Consensus

The High Note doesn't quite soar above rom-com formula, but audiences seeking some comfort viewing should find themselves solidly in harmony with this well-acted genre entry.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

11/26/2020

3/5

You know what? This thing is sweetly affable even at its silliest.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

11/16/2020

C+

Like a ... pop song that leaves your head the second it's over, The High Note is pleasant enough while you're experiencing it, but it refuses to linger after the credits roll.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

09/25/2020

2.5/5

While Maggie eventually proves her competence as a producer, there's no attempt to suggest that her work is especially brilliant or groundbreaking. Nor could any claim remotely like that be made for The High Note. But all goes down easy.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

06/12/2024

Ross plays Grace as a woman graciously accepting backhanded compliments from people who will never be as great as her. It could have been an intriguing intersectional study on power.

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

08/30/2023

Johnson and Ross have harmonious chemistry that makes this film play like a romantic comedy between two women from different backgrounds.

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

08/22/2022

3/5

The High Note is helmed by female key creatives, led by two good female actors and makes some useful points about women in the music industry too.

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P M

@RT91101794 Apr 26

Tracee Ellis Ross is super in her role as a pampered and powerful success. The love story moves slightly behind the script. But the big love is revealed near the end, with a song worth waiting for. Interesting bits about navigating life in the music industry, and sometimes lol funny.

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Parker G.

@pgrason1 Mar 19

The plot is very interesting but Dakota Johnson’s performance is kind of monotone and doesn’t really match her characters ambitious goals and personality. Everyone and everything else was extremely impressive and I really like the writing and its glimpse into that view of a struggling producer.

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Keith B B

@Okbullard Jan 25

Wow what a nice surprise as this was much better than I initially expected. I've always liked Ice Cube and he didn't disappoint here. I enjoyed Tracee Ellis Ross in Black-ish but didn't know she can really belt out the songs. It was a decent story with a great ending. Give it a look you won't be sorry.

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Diana H.

@Diana_Hufft Nov 14

I loved this movie. Dakota did a fantastic job, and the characters are wonderfully crafted.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 06/30/2025

Funny in 1 hour and 53 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Suggestive References and Some Strong Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kyle O

@RT35339888 10/05/2024

Funny, charming, and heartwarming with some great music and an awesome cast.

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The High Note: Official Clip - They Don't Love You Like I Do

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The High Note: Official Clip - You Are Not a Producer

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The High Note: Official Clip - Poaching Grace

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Synopsis

Maggie is the overworked personal assistant to Grace Davis, a superstar singer whose talent and ego have reached unbelievable heights. Stuck running errands, Maggie still wants to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. But when Grace's manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change both of their lives forever.

Director: Nisha Ganatra
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Flora Greeson
Production Co: Working Title Films, Perfect World Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive References|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2020
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)