---
title: "Head Above Water"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/head-above-water-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11103
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Head Above Water (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/head-above-water-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Head Above Water is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Fine Line Features. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A judge's vacation on a remote island turns chaotic when a dead ex complicates things."

### Why Watch
- features unexpected revelations
- combines comedy and thriller genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- details are limited in available records
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13 with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, blending comedy and thriller elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, thriller, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/head-above-water-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim Wilson
- **Networks / Studios**: Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Fine Line Features

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harvey Keitel** as *George*
- **Cameron Diaz** as *Nathalie*
- **Billy Zane** as *Kent*
- **Craig Sheffer** as *Lance*
- **Shay Duffin** as *Police Officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Head Above Water released in the US?
It was released on 11/07/1996.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with the movie?
It is classified as comedy and thriller.

### Q: Who is the director of the original version?
The film is a remake of a Norwegian film directed by Nils Gaup.

### Q: What is the basic premise involving the main characters?
Judge George brings his young wife Nathalie to a remote island, where complications arise after her ex Kent ends up dead.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Head Above Water — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11103)
- [Head Above Water (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_Above_Water_(film))
- [Head Above Water 1996 Online CZ Dabing - Celý Film](https://janareto.blogspot.com/2017/11/head-above-water-1996-online-cz-dabing.html)
- [Head Above Water (2018) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/899230-head-above-water/prehled/)
- [Head Above Water (2016) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/605752-head-above-water)

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