Head Full of Honey (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Head Full of Honey is a 2018 comedy drama starring Nick Nolte as Amadeus, Matt Dillon and Emily Mortimer. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $332,350 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Head Full of Honey About?
The premise of Head Full of Honey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A widower struggling with the dementia affecting his loved ones embarks on a heartfelt journey to Venice with his lively granddaughter. The city holds a special significance for him, marking a place of enduring love. During their travels, they uncover cherished memories, sharing moments of laughter and affection while confronting the fading echoes of the past, ultimately finding connection and joy.
Head Full of Honey Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- road trip
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- first person narration
- in medias res
- coming of age drama
- family comedy
- writer producer director
- banker
- marital infidelity
- police station
- bickering husband wife relationship
- 10 year old girl
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- veterinarian
- berlin germany
- london england
- kitchen fire
- misogynist
- actress film debut
- party gone wrong
- july 4th fireworks
- physician
- runaway girl
- pre adolescent
- train trip
- soldier costume
- smashing a windshield with a golf club
- man punches man
- reckless driver
- reading aloud from a diary
- livestock truck
- hitchhiking
- venice italy
- whimsical adventure
- catholic convent
- fireworks show
- new baby
- aging gracefully
- assisted living
- funeral procession
- death of grandfather
- stuffed animal
- jar of honey
- herd of sheep
- growing old
- aging parent
- senility
- fireworks
- italy
- sheep
- death of father
Head Full of Honey Cast & Characters
Nick Nolte leads the cast as Amadeus, with Matt Dillon as Nick and Emily Mortimer as Sarah.
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Eric Roberts as Dr. Holst
Also Starring in Head Full of Honey
· 10 more- Emily Cox Nursing Home Manager
- Jacqueline Bisset Vivian
- Til Schweiger Waiter London Restaurant
- Greta Scacchi Abbess
- Claire Forlani Headmistress
- Veronica Ferres
- Valerie Huber
- Dominic Coleman Officer Police Station
- Costa Ronin
- Maximilian Befort
Head Full of Honey Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Head Full of Honey 5.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 28/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in art & craft (20).
Head Full of Honey Echo Score Breakdown
Head Full of Honey struggles to cohere into an engaging whole. Critics uniformly criticize its heavy-handed direction and uneven editing, while users describe jumbled pacing and miscast performances. A handful of viewers found the child lead’s sincerity and occasional warmth appealing, but these moments are overwhelmed by clunky plotting and shifting tones. The net impression is a film that lacks the cohesion or appeal to sustain broad interest.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 20
In terms of art and craft, the film’s direction and editing are widely regarded as overbearing and disjointed. Critics note the blunt approach to pacing and choppy scene transitions, describing the edit as excessive and abrasive. Production design receives criticism for inconsistent period details amid modern props. Overall, the visual execution lacks cohesion and undermines any intended subtlety.
- Character & Emotion 30
When it comes to character and emotion, performances are largely criticized for lacking nuance and authenticity. Reviewers describe adult acting as overwrought or disengaged, noting a disconnect with the material. By contrast, the child lead’s natural warmth garners occasional praise for lending sincerity to some scenes. Despite these moments, the adult characters fail to achieve sufficient depth or emotional resonance to anchor the story.
- Story & Flow 35
In terms of story and flow, the narrative is criticized for its uneven pacing and lack of cohesion. Observers note abrupt tonal shifts between comedy and drama, resulting in a jumbled progression that undermines engagement. Some viewers appreciate the attempt at balancing lighthearted moments with serious themes, but these efforts are overshadowed by contrived plotting and abrupt transitions. Ultimately, the storyline struggles to maintain consistent momentum or clarity.
- Sensory Experience 25
Regarding sensory experience, the film’s auditory and visual elements receive criticism for lacking harmony and polish. Reviewers describe the sound design as unobtrusive yet unremarkable, and the musical score fails to enhance emotional impact. Visually, inconsistent styling and muddled color palettes disrupt cohesion. Overall, the sensory aspects do little to elevate the narrative or create an immersive atmosphere.
- Rewatch Factor 30
In terms of rewatch value, Head Full of Honey offers limited incentive for repeated viewing. While some family audiences may revisit moments of childlike charm, the film’s uneven tone and inconsistent pacing diminish lasting appeal. Occasional warmth in the central relationship fails to overcome structural flaws, making subsequent viewings unlikely to reveal significant new insights. Overall, the rewatch factor remains low.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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TMDB 62% User score
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Head Full of Honey Plot Summary
What happens in Head Full of Honey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amadeus Ross [Nick Nolte] is a retired veterinarian who battles Alzheimer’s disease. The eulogy at his wife Margaret’s funeral starkly reveals how far his memory has faded. Three months later, his son Nick [Matt Dillon] and his granddaughter Matilda “Tilda” visit in Connecticut and realize he can no longer live alone. Nick persuades Amadeus to move to his home in England.
Nick is married to Sarah [Emily Mortimer], but their relationship is strained by past infidelities—one during their time in the US and another with her boss in the UK. Amadeus’s presence stirs tension in the household, such as when he accidentally starts a kitchen fire while trying to bake a cake, which Sarah douses just in time.
Full summary
The whole story of Head Full of Honey, scene by scene
Head Full of Honey Box Office
Head Full of Honey grossed $332,350 worldwide. $12,350 came from the US and Canada and $320,000 (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$332.4K
- US & Canada
- $12.4K
- International
- $320K
Head Full of Honey Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Head Full of Honey.
How Well Do You Know Head Full of Honey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What disease does Amadeus Ross suffer from throughout the film?
Cars in Head Full of Honey
34 cars on screen, including the 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super and the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante.
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1989 Jaguar XJ-S XJ27 Important role
Head Full of Honey Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Honey in the Head” and “Мед в голове”.
- Also known as
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- Honey in the Head
- Мед в голове
- Du Miel plein la tête
- Un viaggio indimenticabile
- Podróż w niepamięć
- Nunca te Esquecerei
- 脑中蜜
- Con la cabeza llena de miel
- ראש מלא בדבש
- Vzpomínka na Benátky
- Felejthetetlen utazás
- 헤드 풀 오브 허니
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- ヘッド・フル・オブ・ハニー
- 腦海甜蜜蜜
- Глава, пълна с мед
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Head Full of Honey FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Head Full of Honey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Head Full of Honey?
Head Full of Honey runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Head Full of Honey released?
Head Full of Honey was released on November 30, 2018.
Who is in the cast of Head Full of Honey?
Head Full of Honey stars Nick Nolte as Amadeus, Matt Dillon as Nick and Emily Mortimer as Sarah, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Head Full of Honey make at the box office?
Head Full of Honey grossed $332,350 worldwide ($12,350 domestic, $320,000 international).
How is Head Full of Honey rated?
Head Full of Honey has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 62% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Head Full of Honey have a post-credit scene?
No. Head Full of Honey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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