High Ground

Set in the northern wildlands of Australia, this action drama follows Travis, a former soldier turned bounty hunter, and Gutjuk, a young Indigenous man. Their uneasy alliance begins when Travis recruits Gutjuk as a guide to track down Baywara, a warrior leading attacks against settlers. As they pursue their target, a hidden connection to a past massacre involving Travis and Gutjuk's family emerges, eventually turning the two companions against one another.

Directed by Stephen Johnson and written by Chris Anastassiades, the film features a cast led by Simon Baker and Jacob Junior Nayinggul, with supporting roles played by Jack Thompson, Callan Mulvey, Caren Pistorius, and Witiyana Marika. Produced by Screen Australia, Film Victoria, High Ground Pictures, and Maxo, the project involved a credited crew of 81 people.

Released on January 28, 2021, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. It holds a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 3,000 votes and a 6.3/10 on TMDB from 83 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher rating of 7.3/10 across 41 reviews compared to the general audience scores.