Head Above Water_
"Murder just became a water sport."
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.
Starring
Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Billy Zane
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Head Above Water was released 30 years ago in 1996.
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 fri...
Head Above Water is a Comedy, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (5)
Harvey Keitel
George
Cameron Diaz
Nathalie
Billy Zane
Kent
Craig Sheffer
Lance
Shay Duffin
Police Officer
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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.
How long is Head Above Water?
Head Above Water has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Head Above Water?
The cast of Head Above Water includes Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Billy Zane, Craig Sheffer, Shay Duffin.
What is the rating of Head Above Water?
Head Above Water has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 158 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Thriller