Head Above Water (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, Head Above Water is a drama film directed by Margaux Bonhomme, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Elisa, a fiery and passionate teenager, wants to enjoy the summer of her 17 years on the steep slopes of the Vercors where she grew up. But her mother leaves the house and leaves her alone with her father to look after her disabled sister. An increasingly heavy responsibility that makes love switch to hatred.
Who’s in it. Head Above Water stars Diane Rouxel as Elisa, Cédric Kahn as François, Jeanne Cohendy as Manon and Pablo Pauly as Sacha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Head Above Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head Above Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head Above Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head Above Water (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Head Above Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Head Above Water worth watching?
- Head Above Water holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head Above Water?
- Head Above Water stars Diane Rouxel, Cédric Kahn, Jeanne Cohendy, Pablo Pauly and Agathe Dronne.
- When was Head Above Water released?
- Head Above Water was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.