Head (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.3

Head poster

Released in 2011, Head is an action and thriller film directed by Cho Un, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Dr. KIM Sang-chul who is a world renowned genius medical scientist is killed by himself and his head is cut and missing in his funeral. While a dispatch rider, Hong-je, delivers Dr. KIM’s head, he is kidnapped by Baek-jung and his elder sister, Hong-joo goes head to head with him to save Hong-je!! As far as she chases him, the forces into the background of Dr. KIM’s head are revealed and Hong-joo is in danger. Can a reckless but loyal female journalist save her bro and take the scoop what she wants so eagerly?

Who’s in it. Head stars Park Ye-jin as Hong-joo, Baek Yoon-sik as Baek-jung, Ryu Deok-hwan as Hong-je and Oh Dal-su as Professor Kim Sang-chul / Professor Oh Byung-seok, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head page.

If you liked it. Fans of Head tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Head (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Head change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Head worth watching?
Head holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Head?
Head stars Park Ye-jin, Baek Yoon-sik, Ryu Deok-hwan, Oh Dal-su and Danny Ahn.
When was Head released?
Head was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.