Head Above Water

Name: Head Above Water
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Released: 1996-11-07
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Craig Sheffer, Billy Zane, Shay Duffin

1996·Movie·PG-13·92 min·★ 5.9(167)

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“Murder just became a water sport.”

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.

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About Head Above Water

Head Above Water is a 1996 English-language comedy and thriller film directed by Jim Wilson. The cast is led by Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Craig Sheffer. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free.

Head Above Water was produced by Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, and Fine Line Features and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Jim Wilson
Writers: Theresa Marie
Release date: November 7, 1996
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Fine Line Features

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Head Above Water cast & crew

Head Above Water was directed by Jim Wilson and written by Theresa Marie.

The cast features Harvey Keitel as George, Cameron Diaz as Nathalie, Craig Sheffer as Lance, Billy Zane as Kent, and Shay Duffin as Police Officer.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Richard Bowen, and it was produced by John M. Jacobsen and Jim Wilson.

Is Head Above Water worth watching?

Head Above Water holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 167 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and thriller, Head Above Water is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Head Above Water

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