

Head-On
“You don't really know how much you can love...”
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.
Where to watch Head-On in United States
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Where is Head-On streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Strand Releasing Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Head-On
Head-On is a 2004 German-language drama and romance film directed by Fatih Akin. The cast is led by Sibel Kekilli, Birol Ünel, Güven Kıraç. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.
Head-On was produced by Corazón International, Wüste Film, and ARTE and made in Germany and Turkey. It was released on March 11, 2004. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Writers
- Fatih Akin
- Release date
- March 11, 2004
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Turkey
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Corazón International, Wüste Film, ARTE
Head-On cast & crew
Head-On was directed by Fatih Akin and written by Fatih Akin.
The cast features Sibel Kekilli as Sibel Güner, Birol Ünel as Cahit Tomruk, Güven Kıraç as Seref, Meltem Cumbul as Selma, Adam Bousdoukos as Barmann, and Mehmet Kurtuluş as Barmann Istanbul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maceo Parker, cinematography is by Rainer Klausmann, and it was produced by Ralph Schwingel and Andreas Schreitmüller.
Is Head-On worth watching?
Head-On holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 630 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Head-On is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Head-On
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Cast of Head-On

Sibel Kekilli
Sibel Güner

Birol Ünel
Cahit Tomruk

Güven Kıraç
Seref

Meltem Cumbul
Selma

Adam Bousdoukos
Barmann

Mehmet Kurtuluş
Barmann Istanbul

Stefan Gebelhoff
Nico

Catrin Striebeck
Maren

Demir Gökgöl
Yunus Güner

Cem Akin
Yilmaz Güner

Aysel İşcan
Birsen Güner

Orhan Güner
Bus Driver
Head-On — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Head-On in United States?
Head-On is streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Head-On on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel?
Yes — Head-On is currently available on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Head-On in?
Head-On is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, English, Turkish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Head-On?
Head-On runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Head-On rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 630 ratings.











