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Head On

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1998 | 104 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family. Ari despises his once-beloved parents, former radical activists, for having entombed themselves in insular tradition. Ari is obsessed with gay sex, although he does make an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy the sister of one of his best friends. While all of this is going on, he's facing problems with his traditional Greek parents, who have no clue about his sexual activities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $379K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ana Kokkinos

  • Alex DimitriadesAri
  • Paul CapsisJohnny
  • Julian GarnerSean
  • Elena MandalisBetty
  • Tony NikolakopoulosDimitri
  • Damien FotiouJoe
  • Eugenia FragosSophia
  • Dora KaskanisDina
  • Alex PappsPeter
  • Vassili ZappaVassili