What came first - the music or the misery? High Fidelity is directed by Stephen Frears and adapted to screenplay by D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusack and Scott Rosenberg from the Nick Hornby novel. It stars Cusack, Jack Black, Iben Hjejle and Todd Louiso. Music is by Howard Shore and Cinematography by Seamus McGarvey. Record store owner and compulsive list-compiler Rob Gordon (Cusack), embark's upon a…
A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.
After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".
Top Cast
John Cusack
Rob
Iben Hjejle
Laura
Todd Louiso
Dick
Jack Black
Barry
Lisa Bonet
Marie De Salle
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Charlie
Joan Cusack
Liz
Tim Robbins
Ian
Chris Rehmann
Vince
Ben Carr
Justin
Lili Taylor
Sarah
Joelle Carter
Penny
Natasha Gregson Wagner
Caroline
Shannon Stillo
Alison Jr. High
Drake Bell
Rob Jr. High
Laura Whyte
Laura's Mom
Reviews
Seen this one a few times over the years, still great each viewing with John Cusack in his element, might even argue should've been nominated for an Oscar. I'm not a music fan but still liked that element and features a good supporting cast. **3.75/5**
**_Romantic head games become tedious_** Released in 2000 and directed by Stephen Frears, "High Fidelity" is a romcom/dramedy starring John Cusack, as Rob, the owner of a Chicago record store, co-starring Jack Black and Todd Louiso as his two employees, Barry and Dick. When Rob's relationship with his live-in girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle) falls apart, he reflects on the five worst break-ups of his dozen years…
“Rob” (John Cusack) is a thirty-something who owns a record shop and is starting to feel a little mortality as he reviews five of the relationships that have peppered his life. That’s not including the two people who clutter his life on a daily basis. Those are the geeky “Dick” (Todd Louiso) and the brash “Barry” (Jack Black) who have been imposing themselves on “Rob” and his customers with their diverse varieties…
FAQ about High Fidelity
What is High Fidelity about?
After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".
When was High Fidelity released?
High Fidelity was released in 2000.
What genres does High Fidelity belong to?
High Fidelity is categorised as Drama, Comedy, Romance, Music.
Who stars in High Fidelity?
The cast of High Fidelity includes John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet.