Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” Debuts on Apple TV+ Today

September 5, 2025 - NEW YORK CITY - Today marks the global streaming release of “Highest 2 Lowest,” Spike Lee’s modern reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic High and Low, on Apple TV+. Starring Denzel Washington as music mogul David King, the film follows King’s frantic race to save the kidnapped son of his close friend and driver, forced to confront a moral dilemma worth $17 million in ransom.

Lee’s fifth collaboration with Washington premiered at select U.S. cinemas last month before its two-week theatrical run concluded. Critics have praised Lee’s dynamic direction and Washington’s commanding performance, noting the film’s vibrant cinematography and eclectic soundtrack blending James Brown, A$AP Rocky, and Broadway tunes. The subway-chase sequence set against New York’s urban tapestry has been highlighted as a standout moment.

Apple TV+ subscribers can now stream “Highest 2 Lowest” at no additional cost. New users may also take advantage of Apple’s seven-day free trial to view the film, which is expected to be a major contender during the upcoming awards season.