Headfirst (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2014, Headfirst is a comedy and drama film directed by Antti Heikki Pesonen, running about 94 minutes. “Headfirst” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Headfirst is a black comedy about a single mother with anger management problems and her teenage daughter who is always in trouble at school. With yet another school comes a new teacher and a blast from the past for the mother. Before long, an accidental pickpocket and a notoriously lousy storyteller teams up with this one dysfunctional sort of a family. Nothing is the same anymore. Headfirst is a story about missing teeth, strange friends, hidden dreams and long-gone love. And about a hare.
Who’s in it. Headfirst stars Armi Toivanen as Essi Kurhinen, Eero Ritala as Lasse, Mimosa Willamo as Tiina 'Takku' Kurhinen and Kai Lehtinen as Sakke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Headfirst has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headfirst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Headfirst tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Headfirst (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Headfirst change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Headfirst worth watching?
- Headfirst holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Headfirst?
- Headfirst stars Armi Toivanen, Eero Ritala, Mimosa Willamo, Kai Lehtinen and Konsta Väliheikki.
- When was Headfirst released?
- Headfirst was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.