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Higher Ground

  • TV Series
  • 20002000
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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Higher Ground (2000)
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Former Wall Street mogul Peter Scarbrow becomes headmaster of Mount Horizon, a progressive school for teens at risk, high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States.Former Wall Street mogul Peter Scarbrow becomes headmaster of Mount Horizon, a progressive school for teens at risk, high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States.Former Wall Street mogul Peter Scarbrow becomes headmaster of Mount Horizon, a progressive school for teens at risk, high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,746
678
  • Creators
    • Matthew Hastings
    • Michael Braverman
  • Stars
    • Joe Lando
    • Hayden Christensen
    • A.J. Cook
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  • Creators
    • Matthew Hastings
    • Michael Braverman
  • Stars
    • Joe Lando
    • Hayden Christensen
    • A.J. Cook
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    • 90User reviews
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  • Episodes22

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    Joe Lando
    Joe Lando
    • Peter Scarbrowas Peter Scarbrow
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Hayden Christensen
    Hayden Christensen
    • Scott Barringeras Scott Barringer
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    A.J. Cook
    A.J. Cook
    • Shelby Merrickas Shelby Merrick
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Kandyse McClure
    Kandyse McClure
    • Katherine Ann 'Kat' Cabotas Katherine Ann 'Kat' Cabot…
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Jorge Vargas
    Jorge Vargas
    • Augusto 'Auggie' Cicerosas Augusto 'Auggie' Ciceros
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Meghan Ory
    Meghan Ory
    • Juliette Waybourneas Juliette Waybourne
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Kyle Downes
    Kyle Downes
    • Ezra Friedkenas Ezra Friedken…
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Jewel Staite
    Jewel Staite
    • Daisy Lipenowskias Daisy Lipenowski
    22 episodes22 eps • 2000
    Anne Marie DeLuise
    Anne Marie DeLuise
    • Sophie Beckeras Sophie Becker
    17 episodes17 eps • 2000
    Sean Campbell
    Sean Campbell
    • Sheriff Curtis Swannas Sheriff Curtis Swann
    7 episodes7 eps • 2000
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Annie Yaoas Annie Yao
    7 episodes7 eps • 2000
    Dmitry Chepovetsky
    Dmitry Chepovetsky
    • Jeffas Jeff
    6 episodes6 eps • 2000
    Deborah Odell
    Deborah Odell
    • Hannah Barnesas Hannah Barnes
    5 episodes5 eps • 2000
    Garwin Sanford
    Garwin Sanford
    • Martin Barringeras Martin Barringer
    5 episodes5 eps • 2000
    Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes
    • Frank Markasianas Frank Markasian
    5 episodes5 eps • 2000
    Kyle Alisharan
    • Deputy Hank Ferrisas Deputy Hank Ferris
    5 episodes5 eps • 2000
    Roger Cross
    Roger Cross
    • Roger Claypoolas Roger Claypool
    4 episodes4 eps • 2000
    Moira Walley-Beckett
    Moira Walley-Beckett
    • Dr. Stephanie Burkeas Dr. Stephanie Burke
    4 episodes4 eps • 2000
    • Creators
      • Matthew Hastings
      • Michael Braverman
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    • Trivia
      The cancellation of the show was due to the network that it was on at the time, Fox Family having been sold. The show was a part of the company that didn't make it to ABC Family.
    • Goofs
      After Kat sees the blood on a shirt in Juliette's dirty laundry, she runs into the room and tears off the sleeve of Juliette's shirt. In the next shot, it's not torn, and in the following scenes when Juliette is being taken away and in the lodge it also isn't torn. (episode 11)
    • Quotes

      Peter Scarbrow: Scott, tell me, what's the difference between nature and human nature?

      Scott Barringer: I don't know, bugs?

    • Soundtracks
      Simple Pleasures
      Performed by Chic.P

    User reviews90

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    Top review
    Poignant, realistic, wonderful
    If you're looking for 'Dawson's Creek,' this is not it. If you want mushy characters who fall apart when their clothes don't match, this is not it. If you want a show that is realistic, dramatic, thoughtful, and well-acted, look no further. 'Higher Ground' is it.

    Located 25 miles from the nearest town, Mount Horizon High School is a school for teens who were struggling with their lives. The show focuses on one group of these teens, the Cliffhangers, the director of the school, and a few counselors. One teen is a vandal, one had an eating disorder, several were on drugs, and a couple were sexually abused. As their individual stories unfold, we can see deeper into their hearts, as well as our own.

    Joe Lando (who plays Peter Scarbrow, the director of the school) makes an outstanding return to TV drama, and other standout performances include those of Hayden Christensen (playing Scott Barringer), A.J. Cook (playing Shelby Merrick), and Jewel Staite (playing Daisy Lipenowski).

    It is utterly believable, thoughtful, poignant, and wonderful. You will cry with these teens, and you will love and want to understand each of them.
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    • Nov 13, 2001

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cliffhangers
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Higher Ground Productions Inc.
      • Lions Gate Television
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color

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