The stars also unpack the pivotal scene their characters share that sets up the film’s final act in an interview with TODAY.com.

In a new interview, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee speak candidly about the decision to give Highest 2 Lowest a very limited theatrical release.

The singer-songwriter discusses making her film debut and writing the title track for Spike Lee’s new movie 'Highest 2 Lowest.'

Spike Lee’s rendition of an Akira Kurosawa classic is a tedious ride until Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky’s third act kicks it into high gear.

A collaborator of Lee’s for more than a decade now, Hadera also appeared in Oldboy (2013), Chi-Raq (2015), and the Netflix adaptation of She’s Gotta Have It, besides starring in series such as Show Me a Hero, Billions, and MGM+’s Godfather of Harlem, the fourth season of which aired this past spring.

Following early reactions, Highest 2 Lowest has premiered to largely positive reviews from critics. It debuted with a Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Spike Lee’s latest thriller reunites him with Denzel Washington in a modern reimagining that explores power,

Highest 2 Lowest’ star Ilfenesh Hadera talks about being blown away by A$AP Rocky's performance in the Spike Lee film.

The father-and-son duo in real life play father and son in the new Spike Lee film alongside Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky.