The Man Who Lost His Head (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, The Man Who Lost His Head is a comedy and drama film directed by Terry Johnson, running about 93 minutes. “Big city boy is transformed by the charm and depth of connection experienced in a small town” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Clunes stars as a straight-laced museum curator who finds himself travelling to New Zealand to settle a dispute with a Maori community about an ancient carving - with unexpected consequences.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Lost His Head stars Martin Clunes as Ian Bennett, John Callen as Nigel Harrison, Gareth Reeves as Adrian Minter and John Leigh as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Man Who Lost His Head has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Acorn TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Lost His Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Lost His Head tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Lost His Head (2007)?
- In GB, The Man Who Lost His Head is available to stream on Acorn TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Lost His Head worth watching?
- The Man Who Lost His Head holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Lost His Head?
- The Man Who Lost His Head stars Martin Clunes, John Callen, Gareth Reeves, John Leigh and Paki Cherrington.
- When was The Man Who Lost His Head released?
- The Man Who Lost His Head was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.