High-Rise
- Release Date
- November 22, 2015
- Director
- Ben Wheatley
- Cast
- Tom Hiddleston , Sienna Miller , Jeremy Irons , Luke Evans , Elisabeth Moss , James Purefoy
- Runtime
- 112
- Main Genre
- Thriller
- Studio
- HanWay Films
- Writers
- Amy Jump , J.G. Ballard
- Tagline
- Leave the real world behind
Summary
The film centers on a new residential tower built on the eve of Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power, at the site of what will soon become the world’s financial hub. Designed as a luxurious solution to the problems of the city, it is a world apart. Enter Robert Laing (Hiddleston), a young doctor seduced by the high-rise and its creator, the visionary architect Anthony Royal (Irons). Laing discovers a world of complex loyalties, and also strikes up a relationship with Royal’s devoted aide Charlotte (Miller). But rot has set in beneath the flawless surface. Sensing discord amongst the tenants, Laing meets Wilder, a charismatic provocateur bent on inciting the situation. Wilder initiates Laing into the hidden life of the high-rise and Laing is shocked at what he sees. As the residents break into tribal factions, Laing finds himself in the middle of mounting violence. Violence that he also finds emerging in himself.
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