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Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reunite for Thrilling Kidnap Drama

8/5/2025

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Denzel Washington and Spike Lee join forces once again in the gripping kidnapping thriller *Highest 2 Lowest*, hitting theaters on August 15 and streaming on Apple TV+ starting September 5. Washington portrays a desperate music mogul whose son, played by A$AP Rocky, is taken for a staggering $17.5 million ransom. This marks their fifth collaboration, potentially signaling the end of an iconic partnership.

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Story summary

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee join forces once again in the gripping kidnapping thriller *Highest 2 Lowest*, hitting theaters on August 15 and streaming on Apple TV+ starting September 5. Washington portrays a desperate music mogul whose son, played by A$AP Rocky, is taken for a staggering $17.5 million ransom. This marks their fifth collaboration, potentially signaling the end of an iconic partnership.