Hesher
Seen it?2010 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$450K worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Spencer Susser
- Joseph Gordon-LevittHesher
- Natalie PortmanNicole
- Devin BrochuT.J.
- Rainn WilsonPaul Forney
- Piper LaurieMadeleine Forney
- John Carroll LynchLarry
- Helen Slayton-HughesMrs. Rosowski
- Monica StaggsMom
- Frank CollisonFuneral Director
- Paul BatesMr. Elsberry