Headshot (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Headshot is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Timo Tjahjanto, running about 117 minutes. “They should have killed him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man washes ashore, his memory gone - but his past comes back to haunt him after he is nursed back to health and his killing ability is needed when he takes on a powerful drug lord.
Who’s in it. Headshot stars Iko Uwais as Ismail, Chelsea Islan as Alin, Sunny Pang as Lee and Julie Estelle as Rika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Headshot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Headshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Headshot 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 Headshot (2016)?
- In US, Headshot is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Headshot worth watching?
- Headshot holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Headshot?
- Headshot stars Iko Uwais, Chelsea Islan, Sunny Pang, Julie Estelle and David Hendrawan.
- When was Headshot released?
- Headshot was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.