Head in the Clouds (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2004, Head in the Clouds is a drama, war and romance film directed by John Duigan, running about 121 minutes. “Three lives. One destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.
Who’s in it. Head in the Clouds stars Charlize Theron as Gilda Bessé, Penélope Cruz as Mia, Stuart Townsend as Guy Malyon and Thomas Kretschmann as Major Thomas Bietrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Head in the Clouds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head in the Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head in the Clouds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head in the Clouds (2004)?
- In US, Head in the Clouds is available to stream on Darkroom and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Head in the Clouds worth watching?
- Head in the Clouds holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head in the Clouds?
- Head in the Clouds stars Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, Stuart Townsend, Thomas Kretschmann and Peter Cockett.
- When was Head in the Clouds released?
- Head in the Clouds was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.