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The High Note

The High Note

You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top.

20207.01h 53m

Overview

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. 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 their lives forever.

Directed by Nisha Ganatra
Written by Flora Greeson
Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
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Top Cast

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson

Maggie Sherwoode

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

Grace Davis

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Jack Robertson

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

David Cliff

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Max

June Diane Raphael

June Diane Raphael

Gail

Eugene Cordero

Eugene Cordero

Seth

Uttera Singh

Uttera Singh

Theresa

Marc Evan Jackson

Marc Evan Jackson

Alec

Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

Dan Deakins

About The High Note

The High Note is a romance, comedy, music, drama film released in 2020. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, it stars Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ice Cube. Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. 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 their lives forever.

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