Head Above Water(1996)
Murder just became a water sport.
Head Above Water Synopsis
Judge George brings his young wife, Nathalie, to a remote island for a vacation. But while George accompanies their only neighbor -- Nathalie's childhood friend Lance -- on a fishing trip, Nathalie spends time with her ex, Kent. When Kent ends up dead the next morning, Nathalie tries to hide the evidence before her husband gets home. After the body is found, the events of the previous night unravel, with unexpected revelations.
Head Above Water (1996) is a comedy and thriller film directed by Jim Wilson, released on November 7, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Craig Sheffer and Billy Zane. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 167 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Wilson
- Writers:
- Theresa Marie, Eirik Ildahl, Geir Eriksen
- Producers:
- John M. Jacobsen, Jim Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Bowen
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Fine Line Features
- Status:
- Released
Head Above Water (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Head Above Water before you stream it.
Head Above Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harvey Keitel
as George
Cameron Diaz
as Nathalie
Craig Sheffer
as Lance
Billy Zane
as Kent
Shay Duffin
as Police Officer
Key crew
Directed by Jim Wilson, written by Theresa Marie, Eirik Ildahl and Geir Eriksen, produced by John M. Jacobsen and Jim Wilson.
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Head Above Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 167 ratings.
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Head Above Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Head Above Water online?
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Head Above Water (1996) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Head Above Water?
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The main cast of Head Above Water (1996) includes Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Craig Sheffer, Billy Zane and Shay Duffin. The film was directed by Jim Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Head Above Water released?
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Head Above Water was released on November 7, 1996 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Head Above Water worth watching?
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Head Above Water (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 167 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Head Above Water?
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Yes. The official Head Above Water trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.