What is the Metascore for Head-On?

Head-On has a Metascore of 78 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Head-On streaming in?

Head-On streams on Wavve in South Korea; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Head-On Review (2004) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Fatih Akin · 2004 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Head-On (2004) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

78 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 2m
Cast: Sibel Kekilli , Birol Ünel , Güven Kıraç , Meltem Cumbul , Adam Bousdoukos , Mehmet Kurtuluş , Stefan Gebelhoff , Catrin Striebeck , Demir Gökgöl , Cem Akin
Country: Germany
Language: German

Official theatrical poster for Head-On (2004)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

Where to watch Head-On by country

Country	Streaming on
South Korea	Wavve
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick

Not ideal for

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Is Head-On worth watching?

Yes — Head-On earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Head-On — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Head-On about?

With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets up a marriage of convenience with a forty-year-old addict, an act that will lead to an outburst of envious love.

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