Perfect High

Perfect High is a 2015 drama film produced by Lifetime and starring Bella Thorne, Israel Broussard, Daniela Bobadilla and Ross Butler.[1] The film premiered June 27, 2015 on Lifetime.[2]

Perfect High
Written byAnne-Marie Hess
Directed byVanessa Parise
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
  • Tina Pehme
  • Kim Roberts
CinematographyMahlon Todd Williams
EditorAustin Andrews
Running time85 minutes
Production companies
  • Brainstorm Media
  • Sepia Films
  • Just Singer Entertainment
Release
Original release
  • June 27, 2015 (2015-06-27)

Plot

Based off of a true story. Set in the suburbs of Chicago, Amanda, a passionate dancer, suffers a nasty fall during pep rally that lands her with taking hydrocodone. Due to her loneliness of not being able to dance, she soon becomes friends with a group of popular seniors who introduce her to a life altering addiction to heroin.


Cast

Production

Pre-production

On February 2, 2015 it was announced Bella Thorne was the final person cast as the main character Amanda, who becomes a heroin addict, alongside Israel Broussard, Daniela Bobadilla and Ross Butler who would all portray Thorne's character's friends. Prior to casting, the film was tentatively titled Chasing the Tiger.[7]

Filming

Production began on February 1, 2015 and ended on February 22, 2015 for a total of 17 days of shooting.[7][8][9] In an interview, Bella Thorne said that she knew Israel Broussard since she was 12, and that she was the one who told him to audition for the role of Carson.

Sequel

In 2021 Lifetime produced a sequel entitled Imperfect High starting Nia Sioux as Hanna Brooks. The film covers important topics such as anxiety disorder and the opioid crisis.

References
  1. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 2, 2015). "Bella Thorne To Star In Lifetime Movie As Teen Heroin Addict". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  2. Bibel, Sara (June 8, 2015). "Original Movie 'Perfect High' Starring Bella Thorne to Premiere Saturday, June 27 on Lifetime". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  3. Reilly, Travis (2 February 2015). "Bella Thorne to Star as Heroin Addict in Lifetime Movie 'Perfect High'". The Wrap. The Wrap News Inc. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. Bibel, Sara (February 2, 2015). "Lifetime Original Movie 'Perfect High' Starring Bella Thorne Begins Production". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  5. "'Perfect High': Cast Interview: Matreya Fedor". MSN. Microsoft. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  6. "'Perfect High': Cast Interview: Jasmine Sky Sarin". MSN. Microsoft. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  7. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (2 February 2015). "Bella Thorne To Star In Lifetime Movie As Teen Heroin Addict".
  8. @PerfectHigh (February 5, 2015). "Just casually hanging with @israelbroussard & @RossButler on the set of #PerfectHigh!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 26, 2015 – via Twitter.
  9. @PerfectHigh (February 22, 2015). "Day 17 / That's a wrap! What an amazing time with an amazing cast and crew" (Tweet). Retrieved June 26, 2015 – via Twitter.
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