The High Note

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Nisha Ganatra

Producer:

Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner

Writer:

Flora Greeson

Release Date:

May 29, 2020

Runtime:

1hr 53m

Synopsis

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager (Ice Cube) presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.

Cast

  • Dakota Johnson
  • Tracee Ellis Ross
  • Kelvin Harrison Jr.
  • Bill Pullman
  • Zoe Chao
  • June Diane Raphael
  • Eugene Cordero
  • Marc Evan Jackson
  • Eddie Izzard
  • Ice Cube

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.2
  • Nov 25, 2020

    dakota johnson, just in case you’re reading this, please know that i would give it all up for you. i would buy so many limes just to make you happy

    934 Likes
    Lucy
    Lucy
    Jun 3, 2020

    You know that feeling when you’re watching a movie and you know it’s not great, but somehow it hits all the right chords. Everything seems to come together and it makes you feel a strong sense of self. The runtime breezes by unexpectedly because being in the company of the…

    654 Likes
    MJsays
    MJsays
    May 29, 2020

    it really do be dakota johnson's world and we just out here living in it

    594 Likes
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    Jul 30, 2020

    Anna Kendrick from pitch perfect: who are you?  Dakota Johnson: I’m you but stronger and hotter and less annoying

    430 Likes
    Jo March
    Jo March
    Jun 12, 2020

    new comfort movie alert ⚠️ and that's on dakota johnson supremacy

    310 Likes
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    Jun 1, 2020

    yes the rumours are true, i am under dakota johnson's spell

    239 Likes
    alec 🇵🇸
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    Jun 6, 2020

    kelvin harrison jr. in a frank ocean biopic... i would like to see it. and thank you to who ever decided to run with the “girl who feeds a strawberry to a baby at the farmer’s market” vibe for all of dakota johnson’s outfits

    222 Likes
    Laura
    Laura
    Jun 9, 2020

    dakota johnson’s soothing voice makes me believe everything’s gonna be alright no matter how difficult life can be.

    195 Likes
    sam
    sam
    Jan 22, 2021

    cute nepotism propaganda

    181 Likes
    Ellie ✨
    Ellie ✨

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Top Reviews
  • Nora Logan
    Nora Logan liked
    The High Note

    for someone w ADHD,, i was almost able to watch the whole movie w/o picking up my phone.

    1 🔥 1 3Y
    Jasmine Jasmine
    Jasmine Jasmine liked
    The High Note

    BADDDDDDDDD BADDDDD GIRLLLL

    😂 1 4Y
    Ariana Johnson
    Ariana Johnson is "meh" on
    The High Note

    The story line was definitely weak considering the point of view of which the story was told. And you could just tell they cut so much of the dialogue out to the point the ending was like….. wait what?

    3Y
  • Keelin
    Keelin liked
    The High Note

    Great movie surprisingly there were twisters at the end that I wasn’t expecting and beautiful storyline of employee and employer being closer than that

    1Y
    lauraaa
    lauraaa liked
    The High Note

    I personally love music and this is a music movie.. so yea I liked it (also I dont know how many times Im gonna say it but I love Dakota Johnson 😭🫶)

    2Y
    Sara Jakobsson
    Sara Jakobsson liked
    The High Note

    Bra handlar om musik och hur det är i musik branchen. Man får följa en assistent som vill mer och skapa musik åt hennes förebild

    2Y
  • Jen
    Jen liked
    The High Note

    Movie about following your dreams and doing what truly makes you happy. Enjoyable movie but a little whiney at times.

    2Y
    Katie Ramsey
    Katie Ramsey loved
    The High Note

    Movies about music are so good. This has great romance, great feminine power, and great music.

    2Y
    Leia
    Leia loved
    The High Note

    I really liked this movie, I thought it was sweet and had a really cute ending

    2Y

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    It felt like an inspirational movie that makes you want to follow your dreams.

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Metacritic

58
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Based on 34 Critics
7.1

USER SCORE (22)

Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Reviews
63
May 29, 2020

Yes, you’ll likely guffaw at one key moment, but it probably won’t spoil the fun. And when you catch yourself saying, “That wouldn’t happen!“— well, let’s remind ourselves that this is precisely the time for a little escapism.

Jocelyn Noveck
The Associated Press
75
May 27, 2020

The High Note begins well, ends well and even has a good middle, but there’s one extra plot turn, about 15 minutes before the finish, that’s one too many. It doesn’t spoil the movie, but it adds an unwelcome touch of sentimentality into a story that is otherwise fairly tough throughout.

Metacritic review by Mick LaSalle
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
63
May 27, 2020

It’s a movie drenched in catchy pop hooks and aspirational romance. If this iteration doesn't quite achieve the full liftoff of the best of the form, it still manages to hit more than a few pleasure centers as a summery slice of light escapism.

Metacritic review by Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The High Note (2020) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The High Note (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's The High Note (2020) about?
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager (Ice Cube) presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
Who's the cast of The High Note (2020)?
  • Dakota Johnson as Maggie Sherwoode
  • Tracee Ellis Ross as Grace Davis
  • Kelvin Harrison Jr. as David Cliff
  • Bill Pullman as Max
  • Zoe Chao as Katie
  • June Diane Raphael as Gail
  • Eugene Cordero as Seth
  • Marc Evan Jackson as Alec
  • Eddie Izzard as Dan Deakins
  • Ice Cube as Jack Robertson
Who's the director behind The High Note (2020)?
Nisha Ganatra directed The High Note (2020).
Who produced The High Note (2020)?
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner produced The High Note (2020).