Straightheads (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2007, Straightheads is a thriller film directed by Dan Reed, running about 88 minutes. “Let the revenge fit the crime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There is instant chemistry between Alice (Gillian Anderson), a businesswoman, and Adam (Danny Dyer), a younger working-class man who installs a security system in her London apartment. She takes him to a party in the country, and they end up making love. But the night turns horrific when they encounter three thugs who maim Adam and rape Alice. The incident turns them into fearful recluses until Alice spots the leader of their attackers (Anthony Calf) -- and the two victims plot a brutal revenge.
Who’s in it. Straightheads stars Gillian Anderson as Alice, Danny Dyer as Adam, Adam Rayner as Jago and Antony Byrne as Misha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Straightheads has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straightheads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straightheads tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straightheads (2007)?
- In US, Straightheads is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Straightheads worth watching?
- Straightheads holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straightheads?
- Straightheads stars Gillian Anderson, Danny Dyer, Adam Rayner, Antony Byrne and Anthony Calf.
- When was Straightheads released?
- Straightheads was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.