Head Above Water(1996)
“Murder just became a water sport.”
Overview
Judge George brings his young wife, Nathalie, to a remote island for a vacation. But while George accompanies their only neighbor -- Nathalie's childhood friend Lance -- on a fishing trip, Nathalie spends time with her ex, Kent. When Kent ends up dead the next morning, Nathalie tries to hide the evidence before her husband gets home. After the body is found, the events of the previous night unravel, with unexpected revelations.
Director
Jim Wilson
Studio
Tig Productions
Cast
Harvey Keitel
as George
Cameron Diaz
as Nathalie
Billy Zane
as Kent
Craig Sheffer
as Lance
Shay Duffin
as Police Officer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Tig Productions • Majestic Films International • Fine Line Features
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What is Head Above Water about?▼
Judge George brings his young wife, Nathalie, to a remote island for a vacation. But while George accompanies their only neighbor -- Nathalie's childhood friend Lance -- on a fishing trip, Nathalie spends time with her ex, Kent. When Kent ends up dead the next morning, Nathalie tries to hide the evidence before her husband gets home. After the body is found, the events of the previous night unravel, with unexpected revelations.
Who directed Head Above Water?▼
Head Above Water was directed by Jim Wilson and released in 1996. It is a comedy, thriller film.
How long is Head Above Water?▼
Head Above Water has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Head Above Water?▼
The cast of Head Above Water includes Harvey Keitel as George, Cameron Diaz as Nathalie, Billy Zane as Kent, Craig Sheffer as Lance, Shay Duffin as Police Officer.
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