Apple TV+ has quietly dropped a brand-new Denzel Washington movie, and you can stream it today. The film is called Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee, and it’s already earning rave reviews.
A Modern Take on a Kurosawa Classic
Highest 2 Lowest is a contemporary adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece High and Low.
This time, Washington stars as David King, a powerful New York music mogul whose world turns upside down when he learns his son has been kidnapped for ransom.
But here’s the twist: it wasn’t his son at all. Instead, the kidnappers mistakenly took his child’s friend. Now King must decide whether to risk everything, $17 million, to save someone who isn’t even his own.
Awards Buzz Already
The film had a limited two-week theatrical run to qualify for awards season, but as of now, it’s available exclusively on Apple TV+.
Early reviews have been strong, Highest 2 Lowest currently sits at 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Washington’s performance and Lee’s stylish direction.
How to Watch on Apple TV+
You can stream Highest 2 Lowest with an Apple TV+ subscription ($12.99/month) or start a 7-day free trial if you’re new.
The Apple TV app is widely available:
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Apple TV hardware
- Xbox and PlayStation consoles
- Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, and more)
- Comcast Xfinity
- Even through Amazon Prime Video Channels
It’s also part of the Apple One bundle and included free with some carrier plans.
Between Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and a Kurosawa-inspired storyline, Highest 2 Lowest feels like one of Apple TV+’s most compelling original films yet.
It’s stylish, suspenseful, and streaming right now.
Quick Summary:
- ✅ Highest 2 Lowest stars Denzel Washington, directed by Spike Lee
- ✅ Adaptation of Kurosawa’s High and Low (1963)
- ✅ Limited theatrical run, now streaming on Apple TV+
- ✅ Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
- ✅ Available to all Apple TV+ subscribers (with free trial option)
