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Tracee Ellis Ross plays a diva? The casting alone is worth the ticket.
TMDB
70
IMDb
64
Rotten Tomatoes
71
Audience Score
73
Google
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The High Note (2020)

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Overview

ComedyDramaMusicRomance

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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Content warning
generational talent vs. hustlewomen supporting womenartistic integrity vs. commercial successracial dynamics in music industry

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tracee Ellis Ross finally gets to sing and it's *chef's kiss*.

Score

Original songs that sound like actual hits, not movie-musical nonsense.

Costume

Grace's wardrobe deserves its own billing.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect Sunday afternoon background-to-foreground movie.·Solo: When you need to believe your dream job is one connection away.·Date Night: Low-stakes, no fights, both people mildly entertained.
Nisha Ganatra

Director

Nisha Ganatra

ReleasedJun 10, 2020
Runtime1h 53m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Revenue$2.2M
Focus Features
Working Title Films

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

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Tess

Jonathan Freeman

Jonathan Freeman

Martin

Zoë Chao

Zoë Chao

Katie

Parvesh Cheena

Parvesh Cheena

Dry Cleaner

Bianca Lopez

Bianca Lopez

Juice Store Employee

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Tracee Ellis Ross is Diana Ross's daughter, making her casting as a legendary diva either perfect typecasting or subtle commentary—your call.

Cultural

The film quietly addresses how Black women artists are pushed toward 'legacy' Vegas residencies instead of evolving creatively, a real industry pattern Grace's arc mirrors.

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