A Hole in the Head (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, A Hole in the Head is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Frank Capra, running about 120 minutes. “The most wonderful entertainment in the whole wide wonderful world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An impractical widower tries to hang onto his Miami hotel and his 12-year-old son.
Who’s in it. A Hole in the Head stars Frank Sinatra as Tony Manetta, Edward G. Robinson as Mario Manetta, Eddie Hodges as Ally Manetta and Eleanor Parker as Eloise Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Hole in the Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hole in the Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hole in the Head tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hole in the Head (1959)?
- In US, A Hole in the Head is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Hole in the Head worth watching?
- A Hole in the Head holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hole in the Head?
- A Hole in the Head stars Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Hodges, Eleanor Parker and Carolyn Jones.
- When was A Hole in the Head released?
- A Hole in the Head was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.