Head Over Heels (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Head Over Heels is a 2001 mystery comedy directed by Mark Waters, starring Monica Potter and Freddie Prinze Jr.. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $13.1 million worldwide on a $14 million budget. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Mark Waters
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $14M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Head Over Heels About?
The premise of Head Over Heels without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A quirky romantic comedy and mystery unfolds when a separated couple experiences a bizarre predicament: he finds himself living on the floor, while she exists on the ceiling. This unusual situation forces them to confront their past, leading to surprising discoveries about themselves and their relationship. As they navigate this topsy-turvy reality, they may find an unexpected opportunity for reconciliation and a second chance at love.
Head Over Heels Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- false identity
- apartment
- love
- neighbor
- undercover
- new york city
- fbi agent
- interrupted sex
- voyeur
- roommate
- suspicion
- fashion model
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- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- binoculars
- date
- sex in bed
- old woman
- blonde
- dog tries to hump a woman
- lesbian
- premarital sex
- african american woman
- russian woman
- heartbreak
- title based on song
- australian woman
- great dane
- exploding toilet
- painting
- following someone
- shallowness
- fashion show
- gross out humor
- stupidity
- aquarium
- abduction
- witness to a murder
- apartment building
- russian mafia
- art restoration
- title spoken by character
- asthma
- kiss
- dog
- handcuffs
- party
- punched in the face
- restaurant
- falling in love
- limousine
Head Over Heels Cast
Monica Potter leads the cast, with Freddie Prinze Jr.. Directed by Mark Waters.
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Director Mark Waters
More from Mark Waters
More films directed by Mark Waters, best-rated first: Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, The Spiderwick Chronicles and The House of Yes.
Head Over Heels Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Head Over Heels 27 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 57% User score
See on TMDB
Head Over Heels Plot Summary
What happens in Head Over Heels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amanda, portrayed by Monica Potter, is a dedicated painting restorer working at the prestigious New York Metropolitan Museum. Despite her talents, she has a persistent pattern of choosing dishonest partners that stretches all the way back to her childhood. Her most recent heartbreak hits hard when she discovers her boyfriend in a compromising position with a lingerie model right in their own bed. Devastated, she decides to leave her apartment, seeking solace by spending the night with her colleague, fellow restorer Lisa.
Full summary
The whole story of Head Over Heels, scene by scene
Head Over Heels Box Office & Budget
Head Over Heels grossed $13.1 million worldwide on a $14 million budget, 94% of what it cost. $10.4 million came from the US and Canada and $2.7 million (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.1M
94% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.4M
- International
- $2.7M
- Budget
- $14M
Head Over Heels Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Head Over Heels.
How Well Do You Know Head Over Heels?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What profession does Amanda have?
Cars in Head Over Heels
28 cars on screen, including the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 L X308 and the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine.
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1998 Jaguar XJ8 L X308 Important role -
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1999 Mercedes-Benz C 230 W202 Minor role
Head Over Heels Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Folles de lui” and “Cinco Evas y un Adán”.
- Also known as
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- Folles de lui
- Cinco Evas y un Adán
- Como perder la Cabeza
- Hals über Kopf
- Top model per caso
- Störtkär
- Cómo perder la cabeza
- Nyakiglove
- Vzhůru nohama
- Вверх тормашками
- Cinco Evas e um Adão
- בלשית בסטייל
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- Sırılsıklam Aşık
- Лудо влюбена
- Bez pamięci
- 헤드 오버 힐스
- Hore nohami
- Kämppikset
- Голова обертом
- 神魂颠倒
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Head Over Heels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Head Over Heels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Head Over Heels?
Head Over Heels runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Head Over Heels released?
Head Over Heels was released on February 2, 2001.
Who directed Head Over Heels?
Head Over Heels was directed by Mark Waters.
More films by Mark Waters Who is in the cast of Head Over Heels?
Head Over Heels stars Monica Potter and Freddie Prinze Jr.
How much did Head Over Heels make at the box office?
Head Over Heels grossed $13.1 million worldwide ($10.4 million domestic, $2.7 million international) on a budget of $14 million.
How is Head Over Heels rated?
Head Over Heels has 27 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Head Over Heels have a post-credit scene?
No. Head Over Heels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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