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Head in the Clouds

2004·Movie
2h 1min·R

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Three lives. One destiny.

Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.
World War IIParisHedonismRomanceTragedyComplex RelationshipsHistorical DramaMoral AmbiguityEmotional Journey

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Head in the Clouds

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Where can I stream Head in the Clouds legally?

Head in the Clouds is included with a subscription to Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Head in the Clouds worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Head in the Clouds rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and violence.

How long is Head in the Clouds?

2 h 1 min

Head in the Clouds runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Head in the Clouds?

Critics29
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Head in the Clouds higher (70) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Head in the Clouds in?

EnglishGermanSpanishFrench

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish, French. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Head in the Clouds?

19ATBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGKRLU+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Head in the Clouds in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Head in the Clouds use?

Coming and GoingBury Your DisabledModesty BedsheetIronyDisposable Love InterestMs. FanserviceSecret PoliceStar-Crossed LoversHistorical Domain CharacterYou Can Leave Your Hat OnJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueRefusal of the Calland 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Head in the Clouds, including Coming and Going, Bury Your Disabled, Modesty Bedsheet.