Knife in the Head (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, Knife in the Head is a drama film directed by Reinhard Hauff, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works. The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center - Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head. He awakens with brain trauma, partially paralyzed and unable to speak. The police accuse him of stabbing an officer; the radicals herald him as an innocent victim of police brutality. During his slow recovery at the hospital, Hoffmann must piece together his life and struggle to remember the events of that night.
Who’s in it. Knife in the Head stars Bruno Ganz as Hoffmann, Angela Winkler as Ann, Hans Christian Blech as Anleitner and Heinz Hoenig as Volker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Knife in the Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knife in the Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knife in the Head tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knife in the Head (1978)?
- In US, Knife in the Head is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knife in the Head worth watching?
- Knife in the Head holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knife in the Head?
- Knife in the Head stars Bruno Ganz, Angela Winkler, Hans Christian Blech, Heinz Hoenig and Hans Brenner.
- When was Knife in the Head released?
- Knife in the Head was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.