High Sierra (1941)
Kernel Score: 79% · 348 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Action
Released: 1941-01-23
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch High Sierra
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.
High Sierra parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that High Sierra is a classic film-noir crime drama involving an ex-convict who returns to robbery.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Centers on a paroled criminal committing a resort robbery and being on the run, in film-noir crime style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Raoul Walsh
Cast
- Ida Lupino as Marie
- Humphrey Bogart as Roy Earle
- Alan Curtis as Babe
- Arthur Kennedy as Red
- Joan Leslie as Velma
- Henry Travers as Pa
- Henry Hull as 'Doc' Banton
- Jerome Cowan as Healy
- Minna Gombell as Mrs. Baughmam
- Barton MacLane as Jake Kranmer
High Sierra FAQ
Is High Sierra good?
High Sierra has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 348 audience ratings.
Where can I watch High Sierra?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is High Sierra OK for kids?
High Sierra is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that High Sierra is a classic film-noir crime drama involving an ex-convict who returns to robbery.
What movies are like High Sierra?
If you liked High Sierra, try The Getaway, The Asphalt Jungle, Black Dog and White Heat.