Head Above Water (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Head Above Water is a comedy and thriller film directed by Nils Gaup, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Einar and Bjørn leaves Lene on the island for a fishing trip. Then her former lover, Gaute, drops by unexpectedly. Drunk, he sleeps in the double bed. Lene sleeps on the couch and wakes up when the men come back. She tries to wake Gaute, but then discovers that he's dead.
Who’s in it. Head Above Water stars Lene Elise Bergum as Lene, Svein Roger Karlsen as Einar, Morten Abel as Bjørn and Jon Skolmen as Policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Head Above Water 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 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 (1993)?
- 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 6.2 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 Lene Elise Bergum, Svein Roger Karlsen, Morten Abel, Jon Skolmen and Reidar Sørensen.
- When was Head Above Water released?
- Head Above Water was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.