Head Office (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, Head Office is a comedy film directed by Ken Finkleman, running about 90 minutes. “An Outrageous Comedy About Making It Big In Big Business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this comic take on big-business wheelings and dealings, an ambitious senator's son (Judge Reinhold) moves up the corporate ladder through undeserved promotions. But against his better judgment, he falls for a woman (the chairman's daughter, no less) who's leading a protest against the company's shady business practices. "Saturday Night Live" writer-performer Michael O'Donoghue scripted this satire co-starring Danny DeVito and Jane Seymour.
Who’s in it. Head Office stars Judge Reinhold as Jack Issel, Lori-Nan Engler as Rachel Helmes, Eddie Albert as Pete Helmes and Merritt Butrick as John Hudson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Head Office has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head Office page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head Office tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head Office (1985)?
- In US, Head Office is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Head Office worth watching?
- Head Office holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head Office?
- Head Office stars Judge Reinhold, Lori-Nan Engler, Eddie Albert, Merritt Butrick and Ron Frazier.
- When was Head Office released?
- Head Office was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.