Is High Tide violent?

Barely. Less violent than 86% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Yes. More sad than 82% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Barely. Less frightening than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is High Tide easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does High Tide end with hope?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

High Tide

Name: High Tide
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Judy Davis, Jan Adele, Claudia Karvan, Colin Friels, John Clayton

In the time it takes to get your car fixed your whole life can change.

Directed by Gillian Armstrong

Produced by Hemdale Film Corporation, TriStar Pictures

1987101 min6.5 / 10

A tender, character-driven drama about a drifting woman forced to confront her past and maternal responsibility when she unexpectedly reunites with the daughter she abandoned.

A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.

Clusters

Slow Character Dramas Grief Support Friendships Unlikely Caregiver Friendships Bittersweet Family Stories Houses and Dwellings

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Surfing Family Car Trouble Responsibility Motherhood Woman Director Caravan Park New South Wales Backup Singer

Questions people ask

Is High Tide violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is High Tide sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is High Tide scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is High Tide easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does High Tide end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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