Head Above Water (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Head Above Water is a comedy and thriller film directed by Jim Wilson, running about 92 minutes. “A comedy about keeping your ex-lover a secret, your husband in the dark and your head above water.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Judge George brings his young wife, Nathalie, to a remote island for a vacation. But while George accompanies their only neighbor -- Nathalie's childhood friend Lance -- on a fishing trip, Nathalie spends time with her ex, Kent. When Kent ends up dead the next morning, Nathalie tries to hide the evidence before her husband gets home. After the body is found, the events of the previous night unravel, with unexpected revelations.
Who’s in it. Head Above Water stars Harvey Keitel as George, Cameron Diaz as Nathalie, Billy Zane as Kent and Craig Sheffer as Lance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Head Above Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head Above Water (1996)?
- In US, Head Above Water is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Head Above Water worth watching?
- Head Above Water holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head Above Water?
- Head Above Water stars Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Billy Zane, Craig Sheffer and Shay Duffin.
- When was Head Above Water released?
- Head Above Water was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.