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Hesher

2010
Drama
1h 46m
Hesher is a loner. He hates the world and everyone in it. He has long greasy hair and homemade tattoos. He is malnourished and smokes a lot of cigarettes. He likes fire and blowing things up. He lives in his van, until he meets TJ.
Directed by:
Spencer Susser
Written by:
David Michôd David Michôd Spencer Susser Brian Charles Frank
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Starring:
Natalie Portman Natalie Portman John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch Rainn Wilson Rainn Wilson Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joseph Gordon-Levitt Frank Collison Piper Laurie Piper Laurie Devin Brochu Brendan Hill Audrey Wasilewski
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Genre:
Drama
AKAs:
Metalhead, Rebel
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Hesher

2010
Drama
1h 46m
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alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 23 Apr 2013
3
38th
What's refreshing about Hesher is that the guy is obviously a total psychopath and asshole. He's not some charmer who teaches the protagonist the meaning of life through harmless quirk, but a dangerous guy with little to no regard for self or others. And still, in the depths of grief, TJ can't help but latch onto this twisted model of livelihood. It's pretty funny, and Levitt and Portman, as the misplaced target of TJ's affections, are great. Also nice to see Rainn Wilson underplay things.
Rated 23 Apr 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 21 Feb 2010
75
77th
Further proof that Joseph Gordon-Levitt can do anything. Rainn Wilson gives a surprisingly sensitive performance as the father of the young protagonist, also well-played by Devin Brochu. Like JGL's character, the film is sort of out there, different and weird yet always interesting and at times pretty funny.
Rated 21 Feb 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 29 Jul 2011
50
48th
Like this idea that we search for meaning in all the wrong places -- there are no real lessons to be had from this drug-addled, violent, lecherous psychopath, but that doesn't keep us from searching for something noble and wise driving his reckless insanity -- but the film does tend to over-sentimentalize the proceedings. Portman and Gordon-Levitt are pretty great.
Rated 29 Jul 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 23 Apr 2012
69
57th
Quite disappointed, I expected this movie to be funnier than this. I wasn't prepared for this overly dramatic story. Hesher was pretty cool though, shame the movie didn't revolve around him.
Rated 23 Apr 2012
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 30 Sep 2012
70
70th
A very strange movie. The message is live life in the moment, be true to yourself, get past your grief and appreciate what you have, but I'm surprised to get that from this near train wreck of a character. Hesher is unbounded, irreverent and almost completely out of control, but somehow manages to turn up at the right time and place, and the chaos he brings somehow helps the damaged people around him to heal. Definitely a wild story with potholes, but strangely worth the crazy ride.
Rated 30 Sep 2012
reubenitereubenite
Rated 18 Jan 2012
50
8th
Having directionless characters does not mean you can get away with having a directionless film. 'Hesher' is a poorly imagined realisation of a premise that had potential.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 06 Apr 2012
70
63rd
Hesher is an angry, violent transient who insinuates himself into the lives of a grieving boy and his father. Amidst the chaos and despair, he somehow teaches them to cope. A pretty interesting idea, and the script has several great scenes but there's not a lot in the way of structure. It's all about JGL tearing up the screen with his deft performance, ranging from vulgar bullying and explosive outbursts to heartfelt tenderness. The bong scene is an emotional highlight.
Rated 06 Apr 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 31 Oct 2011
86
92nd
Hesher is distasteful, inconsiderate, abrasive, and awesome in every was possible. He is quite possibly one of the best characters ever to exist. I defy you to watch this movie and afterward not say "I wish I was more like Hesher."
Rated 31 Oct 2011
crayonCRAYON
Rated 02 Jan 2012
80
48th
I enjoyed a lot of things about Hesher but the standout was the acting. Everyone was just great, on the top of their games. JGL was absolutely brilliant. His speeches were glorious; darkly comedic but meaningful. Good film that could have been amazing with a little more editing and polish.
Rated 02 Jan 2012
tavingtonTavington
Rated 07 Aug 2011
3
68th
Either you like it or you don't like it. Also some crazy art in closing credits.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
seanberndorffSeanBerndorff
Rated 16 Aug 2011
55
33rd
Rather disappointing considering the trailer and that is has Gordon-Levitt and Portman in it.
Rated 16 Aug 2011
chiefgchiefg
Rated 01 Sep 2011
85
88th
Hipster Jesus (Pabst Blue Ribbon anyone?) descends into the life of a crestfallen family to dispense his peculiar brand of vigor. Tasty chaos ensues. Gotta love JGL for taking on roles like these and completely nailing them; when Hesher smirks, it's seemingly the pleasure for his work seeping through onto the screen.
Rated 01 Sep 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 05 Nov 2011
55
28th
I just couldn't buy anything that was happening in this movie. Why did no one call the cops on Hesher? Why did Natalie Portman (playing at least an early 20s character) care that much about what a middle school kid thought of her? I am supposed to believe Portman isn't beautiful just because she has incredibly dorky glasses on and a ponytail? If it wasn't for the very good acting I would have hated it. As it stands, I thought it was a decent movie that some people are going to love.
Rated 05 Nov 2011
daesanyeDaeSanye
Rated 08 Aug 2011
7
74th
Very stong performance from JGL...
Rated 08 Aug 2011
paxtonPaxton
Rated 08 Feb 2012
78
85th
I guess it's sweet. It unfortunately plays out like all manic-pixie movies except that the pixie is a douchebag.
Rated 08 Feb 2012
bunkenBunken
Rated 24 Aug 2011
70
71st
JGL is great as Hesher, but a few good scenes with him is not enough to bring it up higher than above average. Natalie Portman suffers from the pretty girl with ponytail and glasses trying to look ugly syndrome as seen in Not Another Teen Movie... All in all an enjoyable dark comedy with a great use of Hesher to embody the young T.J.'s anger of having lost his mother...
Rated 24 Aug 2011
amerigoamerigo
Rated 16 Jun 2017
80
69th
A meandering and pointless rip-off of Bad Santa... or it would be if JGL didn't deliver such a knockout performance. And that really makes you forgive and forget all the (very many!) faults plaguing this flick. A real fun ride. And really probably the best movie about metalheads out there.
Rated 16 Jun 2017
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 11 Aug 2011
86
63rd
Is it weird to say that I really like the character Hesher? Reminds me a bit on myself in younger years. Cool flick, anarchy reigns!
Rated 11 Aug 2011
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 29 Aug 2011
75
81st
almost every hesher-quote could be turned into an awesome t-shirt.
Rated 29 Aug 2011
entertainmeEntertainMe
Rated 29 Apr 2013
65
43rd
This film's ugly in a beautiful way. There's all these distraught people with terrible lives, and here comes this sociopath who looks like Jesus to confuse and bewilder them and maybe help them out a little bit. He tells obscene stories and has no background. It's an underdeveloped and awkward but nevertheless sort of effective black comedy.
Rated 29 Apr 2013
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 10 Feb 2012
69
73rd
Good movie
Rated 10 Feb 2012
edwardedward
Rated 14 Jul 2020
88
77th
The title character is imagined, performed and written fantastically well. This unique character would work well in almost any film or scenario. This obvious fact works slightly to the detriment of the other characters who aren't anywhere nearly as well developed and the primary themes and plot themselves. While overall it still works very well, it could have been so much better had it been given a bit more focus, secondary character development, and fewer extraneous moments. Still, a good film.
Rated 14 Jul 2020
damildamil
Rated 06 Feb 2012
65
54th
Having a film with both Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman in it was definitely a draw-card for me. I don't know if I quite bought Gordon-Levitt as the character, but he was a fun and interesting to watch. Anyway, I enjoyed it. It's not super-original and has its flaws, but I think it's worth a watch.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
kosuke2112Kosuke2112
Rated 10 Apr 2013
84
64th
Metal Mary Poppins.
Rated 10 Apr 2013
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 16 Apr 2013
5
42nd
The emotional punch it was aiming for didn't affect me as intended but JGL is great in this and there are several funny moments, like the bong scene with Hesher and TJ's grandma.
Rated 16 Apr 2013
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 22 Jun 2013
74
46th
Utterly strange, confounding creation centering on a go-for-broke portrait of madness (?) from Gordon-Levitt, who attacks the role as part Tom Green, part Nicolas Cage in daffy mode. The peculiar sensibilites elicted (intentional?) laughter, but it is ultimately unclear what the point of the story is, so the final impact rings hollow (though it has a killer of a closing shot!) Will certainly be a film to return to.
Rated 22 Jun 2013
muzak66muzak66
Rated 18 Oct 2011
51
23rd
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was pretty good as a pissed off at the world kid. over all I thought it was kind of a messd up movie. and I thought it was awesome how they played Metallica.
Rated 18 Oct 2011
sommssomms
Rated 07 Jan 2013
65
41st
Gordon-Levitt is a standout, but the underlying themes are well-trodden, and not entirely compelling. Little Miss Sunshine, but metal.
Rated 07 Jan 2013
pigletPiglet
Rated 05 Aug 2011
80
91st
JG-L proves yet again that he is destined for greatness.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
spokowapSpokoWap
Rated 20 Sep 2011
70
55th
Poczatkowo film mnie odrzucal, w sumie trudno powiedziec dlaczego, ale im dalej w las, tym wiecej drzew...to znaczy przyjemnosci z ogladania. Niezle zagrany i wciaga.
Rated 20 Sep 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 01 Jun 2014
40
15th
Tries way too hard to make everything as sad and depressing as possible without really earning it. Liked the touch of irreverence but little else works in this very unrealistic portrait of grief.
Rated 01 Jun 2014
koenKoen
Rated 08 Jan 2012
90
97th
Jgl is great as hesher, ever unpredictable, through the whole movie you hope he will be a good thing in the young boy's life, but the more crazy, outrageous stuff he does the more you start to doubt if he has any good intentions or that he's just a weird parasite. I cheered at so many memmorable scenes, It has all the ingredients; laugh out loud, painfull to watch, tearing up. It was instantly one of my favorite movies.
Rated 08 Jan 2012
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
Joseph Godon-Levitt with long hair and tattoos. Rainn Wilson being depressed. Me being excited.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 22 Jul 2013
67
57th
The motivations of the characters are perplexing as is the fact that all the characters tolerate this lunatic. Still JGL is captivating in a role that really only a few people could play without you wanting to instantly shut off the film.
Rated 22 Jul 2013
stewballStewball
Rated 15 Jun 2011
80
80th
Very off--Sunset Blvd. story about an anarchist (brilliantly played, as usual, by J G-L) who moves in uninvited with a newly dysfunctional family as a result of the death of the mother. Levitt becomes the kid's guardian angel....from hell, and is unexpectedly softened to a degree by the grandmother. Portman, in her apparent effort to set a record for film appearances in a year, has a small but well played pivotal role. Pushes most people's limits for decorum--but given the subject matter....
Rated 15 Jun 2011
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 19 Aug 2011
81
85th
Pretty well done if Jesus walks the Earth variation. The small boy did not cope till the end, but other leads worked fine. Sure there was some rough stuff needed a bit polishing - like a bit lame ending - but I liked it as it was. It was nice to see Twin Peaks oldie, Piper Laurie on screen again.
Rated 19 Aug 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 08 Aug 2011
77
60th
JGL is brilliant as usual. The story is a nice mix of dark comedy and drama, but it felt like the script could've used some polishing.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
barraocBarraoc
Rated 25 Oct 2014
70
64th
What a breath of fresh air Hesher is! You're never quite sure where it's going but it gets there, and it's a satisfying place. My instinct is to file this one under superhero...
Rated 25 Oct 2014
justJu_St
Rated 23 May 2013
60
56th
That was...very weird! Not bad, just weird
Rated 23 May 2013
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 10 Mar 2016
70
41st
Better than I was expecting, though it is still pretty loaded with its fair share of Sundance-indie-movie bullshit. The biggest problem is probably with the casting; Gordon-Levitt is comically wrong for the part, his scrawny little frame & dopey tattoos & wig are not threatening at all, & Portman just looks like a movie star hiding behind frumpy glasses, though she gives a decent performance. But I did find some emotional resonance, & it's good in the moments when it transcends its shortcomings.
Rated 10 Mar 2016
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 03 Sep 2011
73
28th
A difficult-to-like film with a schizophrenic personality; at times TJ's life is amusing and compelling, at other times difficult emotional issues are treated with great solemnity, and the rest of the time is filled with outrageous random acts of mayhem and disrespect. It's different, but often, you feel, just for the sake of being different. This director shows potential but would probably do better within rigid genre confines, rather than writing his own playbook.
Rated 03 Sep 2011
mccorpseMcCorpse
Rated 26 Jan 2012
63
22nd
at times hillarious but definatly odd throught. There was lots i liked about it but there are so many unanswered questions, or at least the answers went over my head. Why is Hesher allowed to stay there and what is his issues? is he bi-polar? sociopathic? or maybe hes autistic...im not sure but theres something crazy going on here.
Rated 26 Jan 2012
lexlex
Rated 31 Dec 2012
70
28th
Decidedly messy and random but not stupid. I really enjoyed the scenes with Hesher but found the rest a bit uninspiring in comparison.
Rated 31 Dec 2012
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 12 Apr 2013
55
53rd
JGL is really great in it and it has some really good moments
Rated 12 Apr 2013
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
66
46th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 6 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 7 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
christofchristof
Rated 04 May 2015
89
91st
We need more of Hesher's wisdom in the world.
Rated 04 May 2015
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 19 Jan 2012
78
54th
Ugh, this movie was disappointing. The movie just doesn't make sense. Events transpire in such a frustrating manner that I don't buy any of it. Devin Brochu, the young lead actor, is pretty good though. I guess my biggest problem with a movie named Hesher is that I hated the character named Hesher.
Rated 19 Jan 2012
nolanNolan
Rated 05 Aug 2012
6
40th
Hesher is an interesting movie, and it had a lot of potential, but it wasn't executed very well. The writing was clumsy and hamfisted, and the third act was incredibly uninspired compared to the rest of the movie. Nonetheless, it's worth watching, and It marks Susser as a filmmaker to pay attention to.
Rated 05 Aug 2012
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 17 Feb 2012
72
44th
JGL was amazing.
Rated 17 Feb 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 16 Apr 2012
63
42nd
Really uneven movie. The biggest problem is that it doesn't suck you in enough to suspend disbelief over all the ridiculous things that happen. There were definitely some dark and funny parts, as well as genuine drama, but it's just too hard to buy into the whole package.
Rated 16 Apr 2012
bizortbizort
Rated 09 May 2020
48
23rd
A story about a random homeless guy in his mid 20s, who hangs around a high school a lot for some reason, using a vulnerable kid at least ten years younger than him for shelter, food, a girl to have sex with, and who knows what else. A few good moments do not outshine a terribly corny ending that doesn't fit the rest of the film. No idea why Portman's character hangs around so often. JGL's character is a stoned 13 year old's dream, which is embarrassing
Rated 09 May 2020
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 10 Dec 2011
82
83rd
This could have easily been yet another quirky indie dramedy, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt does a fine job, and the script is unrelenting in its portrayal of the psychological damage caused by loss.
Rated 10 Dec 2011
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 14 Jul 2012
75
54th
Hesher is a different kind of movie with a new anti-hero to "admire."
Rated 14 Jul 2012
frnk23frnk23
Rated 07 Aug 2011
65
56th
i lost my nut
Rated 07 Aug 2011
cgcorecgcore
Rated 06 Jan 2014
66
67th
this movie is weird and totally special. JGL putting on a show!
Rated 06 Jan 2014
joeliusJoelius
Rated 06 Oct 2012
36
50th
Engaging, almost even exiting, and despite that description it is clearly a dramatic piece. Quite enjoyable, and definitely an off-beat R-rated family type film.
Rated 06 Oct 2012
gursuGursu
Rated 15 Jun 2012
7
72nd
Something about the unpretentious rhythm and acting gives this movie the right to call itself independent. If the character of the grandmother and her relationships with the other characters had been developed a bit further, some of the points that the movie is trying to make would have been strengthened. Then the movie could have become more real and could really touch a certain spot that it now merely scrapes. Still, I thought it was both entertaining and meaningful.
Rated 15 Jun 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 23 Apr 2012
68
48th
More drama than expected. I didn't care too much about the misadventures of Little Emo Boy when Hesher himself is so much more interesting to follow. The end result is quite hard to rate, and even though the directing is pretty good and most of the acting was solid it just missed something that really engaged me.
Rated 23 Apr 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 27 Feb 2012
65
59th
"Hesher" is good fun. While it does have an undeniable lack of structure, reality and depth, the entertaining cast married with Susser's generally smart direction, for the most part make up for it. There are certainly a couple of really funny scenes, and the movies final few minutes are really nice. Highlight for me was probably Rainn Wilson, who gets a little bit lost amid the destruction caused by JGL and Brochu, but I enjoyed his performance.
Rated 27 Feb 2012
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 13 Oct 2011
8
60th
Hesher's dialouge was badass, hilarious, and strangely emotional at times. I can't make sense of his character, and I think that is exactly how it is supposed to be. The scene between Hesher and Grandmother with the medical cigarettes and the snake and mouse story was golden!
Rated 13 Oct 2011
vandeniovandenio
Rated 31 Aug 2012
78
61st
I had a very good time watching this.
Rated 31 Aug 2012
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 24 Jan 2012
71
57th
Before this had come out, one of my friends dubbed it "Metal Mary Poppins". Sure, there are some of the elements there (and it's a hilarious comparison), but I think that this film was Levitt just wanting to play a role that he thought was hilarious more than anything else. Wilson and the surprising Brochu, along with JGL's performance are definitely the highlights of the film, though it is a bit uneven and just kinda there. Also, any sountrack with old Metallica and Motorhead is worth it.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 03 Aug 2011
60
59th
Unusual title character makes this film distinguishable from many other indie tragicomedies that deal with loss and family relationships. Story is far from original and felt very heavy-handed. Good job gathering great cast for such a little film.
Rated 03 Aug 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Oct 2011
15
21st
"The guitar solos blasting from Joseph Gordon-Levitt's sullen, arson-prone wasteoid's van can't drown out the dominant bleat of indie-therapy whine." - Bill Weber
Rated 20 Oct 2011
doughbarondoughbaron
Rated 08 Jun 2013
77
71st
I keep coming back to this film over and over again for some reason. Every time I watch it, new things introduce themselves. Small expressions that expose untold feelings, framing that juxtaposes warmth and nihilism, pain that envelopes you in unique but realistic ways. At first I ignored these things in my search for subtext, but the true greatness of this film was already on screen.
Rated 08 Jun 2013
eminsreminsr
Rated 23 Apr 2015
71
61st
Hesher was here! Farklı olduğu kesin.
Rated 23 Apr 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 24 Apr 2018
80
95th
Great film.
Rated 24 Apr 2018
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 09 Feb 2012
84
87th
This movie has a great cast and script. The story starts off really funny but gets really serious but it is interesting for the entire movie. I highly recommend this film.
Rated 09 Feb 2012
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 26 Feb 2021
30
1st
Entertainment: 2/4. Spirit: 1/3. Sustainability: 0/3. Family: 0/2.
Rated 26 Feb 2021
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 05 Oct 2011
89
90th
Anger is good.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 12 May 2012
74
43rd
+10 for the ending
Rated 12 May 2012
josie19Josie19
Rated 01 Oct 2012
75
77th
Genuinely different and entertaining in a very screwy sort of way. Gordon-Levitt has at least one (maybe more) Oscar in his future.
Rated 01 Oct 2012
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 23 Jan 2016
8
86th
good enough that it made me want to listen to metallica
Rated 23 Jan 2016
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 15 Nov 2011
69
53rd
joseph gordon-levitt. that's all I have to say.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 21 Oct 2011
75
67th
Fantastic performance from Joseph Gordon Levitt - one of the most versatile actors working today. The rest of the cast is great too, and special mention must go to young Devin Brochu - one of a very small number of child actors who aren't annoying. Consistently interesting and sometimes hilarious.
Rated 21 Oct 2011
koiraskoiras
Rated 12 Jan 2017
60
64th
It shows a sick image of us metalheads; however, we know what it says.
Rated 12 Jan 2017
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 14 Aug 2011
66
37th
A film full of sad people and great one-liners. Seriously, JGL spouts some hilarious stuff. While these bits are entertaining, the Hallmark turn at the end with the random acts of violence that proceed it don't really make a very believable or coherent film. JGL, Portman, and Rainn Wilson though...you have to watch it for those three alone.
Rated 14 Aug 2011

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