high-concept
adjective
high-con·cept
ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept 
: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience
high-concept movies
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The screenplay lacks the sharp teeth that would elevate Good Luck to a high-concept classic, said David Rooney in The Hollywood Reporter.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Steven Spielberg, the father of the blockbuster movie, hit the biggest TV event of the year with a new look at Disclosure Day, his return to high-concept filmmaking.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
The wrinkle is that Les has accidentally shrunk Lindy to six inches high, adding a high-concept twist to the relationship drama.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The Patient is the sort of high-concept thriller that would’ve been completely at home on HBO, Showtime, or any other pay-cable channel back in the day.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Steven Spielberg, the father of the blockbuster movie, hit the biggest TV event of the year with a new look at Disclosure Day, his return to high-concept filmmaking.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
The wrinkle is that Les has accidentally shrunk Lindy to six inches high, adding a high-concept twist to the relationship drama.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The Patient is the sort of high-concept thriller that would’ve been completely at home on HBO, Showtime, or any other pay-cable channel back in the day.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for high-concept
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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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