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The Top of His Head

1989Movie1 h 50 min

DramaRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A wondrous, hopeful romance movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Satellite dish salesman Gus experiences some life-altering changes when he meets performance artist Lucy in this visually poetic fantasy. After Lucy vanishes, leaving a puzzling note, Gus goes on a quest for the mysterious woman. Moving from his meticulous life in a technologically advanced world into the spontaneity of nature, Gus learns some important lessons and begins to trust his own instincts.

Feels like

  • Poetic Fantasy
  • Mysterious Quest
  • Self-Discovery Journey
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Romance & Intrigue
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Technology vs Nature
  • Transformative Experience
  • Thought-Provoking Adventure
  • Art-House Aesthetic

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Peter Mettler
Written by
Peter Mettler
Produced by
Niv Fichman
Music by
Fred Frith, Jane Siberry

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 1989 · 1 h 50 min · Romance, Drama

Released
August 24, 1989
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Top of His Head worth watching?"

Questions about The Top of His Head

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Top of His Head worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Top of His Head good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Top of His Head?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.