Year: 2025 (March)
Genre:
Action / Crime / Thriller
Director:
James Bamford
Stars:
Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Katherine McNamara, Dustin Ingram, James Oliver Wheatley, Henry Thomas, Skyler Shay ...
Storyline:
A mysterious prisoner. A ruthless cartel. A town caught in the crossfire.
A border town sheriff finds his ordinary duties take a deadly turn when an unknown prisoner is locked up in his jail. What should have been a routine case soon escalates into a brutal battle for survival as a powerful cartel storms into town, determined to retrieve the captive—at any cost.
With nowhere to run and limited backup, the sheriff must hold his ground, protect his people, and uncover the truth behind the prisoner’s secrets before the town is swallowed by cartel violence. But with the law on one side and ruthless outlaws on the other, the battle for justice turns into a desperate fight to stay alive.
Packed with explosive action, high-stakes suspense, and intense performances, High Ground delivers a gritty modern Western-style thriller that will keep audiences on edge.
Similar movies to High Ground
If you love high-tension action thrillers with crime and survival themes, High Ground shares elements with these pulse-pounding films:
No Country for Old Men (2007) – A sheriff hunts down a dangerous criminal while dealing with brutal outlaws.
Sicario (2015) – A gripping thriller about the cartel war on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hell or High Water (2016) – A neo-Western crime thriller with intense shootouts and moral dilemmas.
💡Like these films, High Ground delivers relentless action, moral complexity, and a showdown between law and lawlessness, making for an unforgettable thrill ride.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its tense atmosphere, gripping action, and a stellar cast, High Ground is set to be a must-watch for fans of modern crime thrillers. As the sheriff fights to protect his town, the film raises the stakes on justice, survival, and the cost of standing your ground against overwhelming odds.
When the law is powerless, who will take the high ground?
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!