Tom Hiddleston’s “captivating” British thriller is the movie you need to see tonight

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Tom Hiddleston has starred in many great films, and one standout is the compelling dystopian thriller High-Rise. If you’re searching for a good movie to watch tonight, it’s well worth checking out.

The 2015 film, based on J.G. Ballard’s novel, takes place in a high-end London apartment building. The story unfolds through the perspective of Robert Laing (Hiddleston), a new resident, as conflicts escalate and the building falls into disorder.

Ben Wheatley, known for directing films like Sightseers, Rebecca, and Meg 2: The Trench, directed the movie. The screenplay was written by Amy Jump, a frequent collaborator and Wheatley’s wife.

Who’s in the cast of High-Rise?

The cast includes Tom Hiddleston as Robert Laing, Sienna Miller as Charlotte Melville, Elisabeth Moss as Helen Wilder, and Luke Evans as Richard Wilder. Jeremy Irons plays Anthony Royal, alongside Keeley Hawes as Ann Royal. James Purefoy is Pangbourne, and Sienna Guillory plays Jane. Reece Shearsmith is Steele, Peter Ferdinando is Cosgrove, Augustus Prew is Munrow, Bill Paterson is Mercer, Tony Way is Robert the Caretaker, Enzo Cilenti is Talbot, and Stacy Martin is Fay.

What did the critics say about High-Rise?

When High-Rise was first released, critics had a generally positive, though somewhat mixed, reaction. It currently holds a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 224 reviews.

The Globe & Mail described the film as both horrifying and incredibly captivating. The Independent praised it as visionary, boldly ambitious, sharply critical, and remarkably accurate in its commentary.

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Empire also called the film “wildly eccentric,” and noted that while it’s not a typical suspenseful thriller, it’s both thrilling and disturbing – a brave and accurate portrayal of Ballard’s eerily insightful vision of conflict.

According to Variety, while the film might eventually be seen as brilliant, right now it just feels chaotic and confusing. It could take years, even decades, for people to understand any hidden genius within it.

Where can I watch High-Rise?

You can watch High-Rise on StudioCanal Presents, a channel available through Amazon Prime Video. They offer a free 7-day trial, and after that, it’s £4.99 per month.

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What else can I watch Tom Hiddleston in?

Tom Hiddleston fans can now watch his new 2024 movie, The Life of Chuck, on Netflix. Based on a story by Stephen King, the film tells the life story of Chuck, played by Hiddleston, but in reverse order as the world nears its end. The cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Nick Offerman, and Mark Hamill.

Tom Hiddleston is well-known for his role as Loki in several Marvel projects, including the Thor films and the Loki series, both available on Disney+. You can also find him as the lead character, Jonathan Pine, in both seasons of the spy thriller The Night Manager, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer.

High-Rise is available to stream now via StudioCanal Presents.

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2026-05-27 18:20