What is the Metascore for Head-On?

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

Head-On Review (2004) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Fatih Akin · 2004 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Head-On (2004) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

90% Critic Score

88% Audience

78 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.8 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

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.

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (90% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

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.