Head in the Clouds
“Three lives. One destiny.”
Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.
Where to watch Head in the Clouds in United States
Darkroom
IndiePix Unlimited Amazon ChannelClick a service to open Head in the Clouds there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Head in the Clouds streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Netzkino | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Head in the Clouds
Head in the Clouds is a 2004 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by John Duigan. The cast is led by Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, Stuart Townsend. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel.
Head in the Clouds was produced by Remstar Productions, Dakota Films, and Spice Factory and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on April 29, 2004, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- John Duigan
- Writers
- John Duigan
- Release date
- April 29, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Production
- Remstar Productions, Dakota Films, Spice Factory
Head in the Clouds cast & crew
Head in the Clouds was directed by John Duigan and written by John Duigan.
The cast features Charlize Theron as Gilda Bessé, Penélope Cruz as Mia, Stuart Townsend as Guy Malyon, Thomas Kretschmann as Major Thomas Bietrich, Peter Cockett as Max, and Gabriel Hogan as Julian Ellsworth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Terry Frewer, cinematography is by Paul Sarossy, and it was produced by Michael Cowan and Maxime Rémillard.
Is Head in the Clouds worth watching?
Head in the Clouds holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 228 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, Head in the Clouds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Head in the Clouds
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Cast of Head in the Clouds
Charlize Theron
Gilda Bessé
Penélope Cruz
Mia
Stuart Townsend
Guy Malyon
Thomas Kretschmann
Major Thomas Bietrich
Peter Cockett
Max
Gabriel Hogan
Julian Ellsworth
Karine Vanasse
Lisette
David La Haye
Lucien
Steven Berkoff
Charles Bessé
John Robinson
David Beamish
Élisabeth Chouvalidzé
Fortune Teller
Jolyane Langlois
Gilda, Age 14
Head in the Clouds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Head in the Clouds in United States?
Head in the Clouds is streaming on Darkroom, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Head in the Clouds on Darkroom?
Yes — Head in the Clouds is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is Head in the Clouds in?
Head in the Clouds is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Spanish, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Head in the Clouds?
Head in the Clouds runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Head in the Clouds rated?
Head in the Clouds is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 228 ratings.
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