Film · 2000

High Fidelity

Name: High Fidelity
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2000-03-17
Duration: 113 min
Cast: John Cusack, Jack Black, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Lisa Bonet

Directed by Stephen Frears · starring John Cusack, Jack Black and Iben Hjejle

1 h 53 min
15
Drama · Comedy · Romance
UK USA
Released in the UK 19 July 2000

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Synopsis

Adaptation of the novel by Nick Hornby. Rob Gordon (John Cusack) is a thirty-existential crisis. Passionate about music, vinyl owns a shop that is on the verge of bankruptcy. With his two best friends, Dick (Todd Louiso) and Barry (Jack Black), discuss their favorite bands and themes. Rob's main concern is to recover his former girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle), now with another guy. Hornby (and Frears, in this impeccable tailoring) uses the archetype (as real) of idealistic and romantic loser to portray a generation. It turned into a cult, 'High Fidelity' is an exercise in awareness of romantic relationships.

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Runtime: 113 min1 hour and 53 minutes
Budget: $30mTouchstone Pictures
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is High Fidelity?: 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was High Fidelity released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 19 July 2000.
Who directed High Fidelity?: Stephen Frears.
Who is in High Fidelity?: It stars John Cusack, Jack Black, Iben Hjejle and Todd Louiso.
Where can I watch High Fidelity?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.