Sky High

A commentary on Spanish society dressed as a thriller about the misadventures of a gang of young petty criminals after the real estate crash.

• Ángel marries into wealth via Rogelio and Sole while still stealing with his friends
• The story is anchored in a poor shack camp outside Madrid where the protagonist lives

• Perros callejerosshared cine quinqui crime drama, working-class criminal protagonist, cat and mouse with police
• Mala Vidashared spanish crime thriller tone, petty thief rising into criminal ambition, moral decay
• Carne de neónshared gritty urban crime, class divide between poverty and wealth, thief entangled with powerful figures

Director

Daniel Calparsoro

Release Date

2020-12-18

Runtime

121 min

Rating

6.1 / 10 (244)

What is Sky High about?

A young Madrid shantytown thief rises through crime into the upper class, only to be hunted by a relentless cop and a dangerous syndicate.

What is Sky High like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sky High as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Sky High violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sky High as moderate.

Which films are like Sky High?

Films with a similar feel include Perros callejeros, Mala Vida, and Carne de neón.

How long is Sky High?

Sky High runs 121 minutes.

Where can I watch Sky High?

In United States, Sky High streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.