IMDb 5.9 2000 HD

The Hi-Line

The Hi-Line

2000
Drama Romance
95 min PG USA
5.2 / 10
5.9 IMDB

A con man and a young woman travel across the country, first in search of a man he knows, and then in search of a woman she knows.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ron Judkins
Starring
Ryan Alosio / Rachael Leigh Cook / Tantoo Cardinal / Margot Kidder / Rainer Judd / Stuart Margolin / Philip Winchester / Tom Hanson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

understated compelling meandering functional solid thoughtful predictable grounded nuanced uneven reflective

Reviews

B
Beatrice Holloway
May 11, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'The Hi-Line' attempts a character-driven road movie, but ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. Ryan Alosio and Rachael Leigh Cook are tasked with carrying a story that lacks a strong narrative thrust. The premise of a con man…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Ryan Alosio and Rachael Leigh Cook lead 'The Hi-Line' on a journey that gradually reveals its heart. The film’s narrative structure, beginning with a search for one person and then pivoting to another, provides a framework for exploring…

P
Penelope Croft
May 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A quietly compelling road picture, 'The Hi-Line' offers a nuanced look at two individuals finding their way. Rachael Leigh Cook and Ryan Alosio share a compelling chemistry as they navigate their dual quests. The film’s tone is often…

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Jasper Finch
May 11, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'The Hi-Line' presents a familiar road movie setup: a con man and a young woman traversing the country. While the premise promises intrigue, the execution feels somewhat uneven. Ryan Alosio and Rachael Leigh Cook do their best with…

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Eleanor Vance
May 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Ryan Alosio and Rachael Leigh Cook anchor this cross-country odyssey, 'The Hi-Line'. The film adopts a contemplative tone, charting a journey that begins with one objective and subtly pivots to another, suggesting a narrative more interested in character…

FAQs

The title 'The Hi-Line' may allude to various interpretations, potentially referencing a specific geographical location or a concept related to elevated pathways or routes. In the context of a cross-country journey, it could signify a particular type of road or a more abstract sense of reaching a higher point or a more significant destination in the characters' lives.