Head-On(2004)
Gegen die Wand
You don't really know how much you can love...
Head-On Synopsis
With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets up a marriage of convenience with a forty-year-old addict, an act that will lead to an outburst of envious love.
Head-On (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by Fatih Akin, released on March 11, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Sibel Kekilli, Birol Ünel, Güven Kıraç and Meltem Cumbul. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 645 ratings.
- Director:
- Fatih Akin
- Writers:
- Fatih Akin
- Producers:
- Ralph Schwingel, Mehmet Kurtuluş, Andreas Schreitmüller
- Cinematographer:
- Rainer Klausmann
- Composer:
- Maceo Parker
- Production:
- Corazón International, Wüste Film, ARTE, Bavaria Film International, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM), NDR, Pan-Film
- Revenue:
- $11,030,861
- Status:
- Released
Head-On (2004) Trailer
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Head-On Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sibel Kekilli
as Sibel Güner
Birol Ünel
as Cahit Tomruk
Güven Kıraç
as Seref
Meltem Cumbul
as Selma
Adam Bousdoukos
as Barmann
Mehmet Kurtuluş
as Barmann Istanbul
Stefan Gebelhoff
as Nico
Catrin Striebeck
as Maren
Demir Gökgöl
as Yunus Güner
Cem Akin
as Yilmaz Güner
Aysel İşcan
as Birsen Güner
Orhan Güner
as Bus Driver
Key crew
Directed by Fatih Akin, written by Fatih Akin, produced by Ralph Schwingel, Mehmet Kurtuluş and Andreas Schreitmüller.
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Head-On Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 645 ratings.
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Head-On – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Head-On online?
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Head-On (2004) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Head-On?
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The main cast of Head-On (2004) includes Sibel Kekilli, Birol Ünel, Güven Kıraç, Meltem Cumbul and Adam Bousdoukos. The film was directed by Fatih Akin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Head-On released?
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Head-On was released on March 11, 2004 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Head-On worth watching?
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Head-On (2004) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 645 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Head-On?
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Yes. The official Head-On trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.