Headshot
“They should have killed him.”
Synopsis
A young man washes ashore, his memory gone - but his past comes back to haunt him after he is nursed back to health and his killing ability is needed when he takes on a powerful drug lord.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-02
Top Cast
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Iko Uwais
Ishmael / Abdi
Chelsea Islan
Ailin
Sunny Pang
Lee
Julie Estelle
Rika
Very Tri Yulisman
Besi
David Hendrawan
Tejo
Zack Lee
Tano
Yayu Unru
Romli
Ganindra Bimo
Bondhi
Bront Palarae
Interpol Agent Ali
Egi Fedly
Gang Boss Anto
Teuku Rifnu Wikana
Chief Interrogator
Hirooki Goto
Japanese Gangster
Ario Bayu
Jakarta Police Captain
Avrilla Sigarlaki
Mina
Yandi Sutisna
Machete Thug
Gusti Achmad Habibi
Sickly Inmate
Vio Shevchenko
Young Ishmael
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 24, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel
- Screenplay & Story
- Timo Tjahjanto
- Original Score
- Fajar Yuskemal, Aria Prayogi
- Original Title
- Headshot
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Screenplay Infinite Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel
Timo Tjahjanto
Fajar Yuskemal, Aria Prayogi
Yunus Pasolang
Arifin Cu'unk
Wicky V. Olindo, Mike Wiluan, Shinjiro Nishimura
Department Leadership Roster
Timo Tjahjanto
Director
Timo Tjahjanto
Writer
Kimo Stamboel
Director
Fajar Yuskemal
Original Music Composer
Udeh Nans
Stunt Coordinator
Aldie Harra
Costume Design
Iqbal Marjono
Production Design
Aria Prayogi
Original Music Composer
Wicky V. Olindo
Producer
Mike Wiluan
Producer
Arifin Cu'unk
Editor
Shinjiro Nishimura
Producer
Very Tri Yulisman
Stunt Coordinator
Yunus Pasolang
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headshot
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What is Headshot about?
A young man washes ashore, his memory gone - but his past comes back to haunt him after he is nursed back to health and his killing ability is needed when he takes on a powerful drug lord.
Who directed Headshot?
Headshot was directed by Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel.
Who stars in Headshot?
The principal cast of Headshot includes Iko Uwais, Chelsea Islan, Sunny Pang, Julie Estelle, Very Tri Yulisman.
When was Headshot released and how long is it?
Headshot was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Headshot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Headshot was composed by Fajar Yuskemal, Aria Prayogi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headshot?
Headshot holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).