Hesher
“Sometimes life gives you the finger and sometimes it gives you...”
Synopsis
A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hesher - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-07
Top Cast
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Hesher
Natalie Portman
Nicole
Devin Brochu
T.J.
Rainn Wilson
Paul Forney
Piper Laurie
Madeleine Forney
John Carroll Lynch
Larry
Helen Slayton-Hughes
Mrs. Rosowski
Monica Staggs
Mom
Frank Collison
Funeral Director
Paul Bates
Mr. Elsberry
Audrey Wasilewski
Coleen Bolder
Mary Elizabeth Barrett
Meryl
Lyle Kanouse
Jack
Van Epperson
Angry Driver
Ralph P. Martin
Tow Truck Driver
Timothy Davis
Mechanic
Allan Graf
Security Guard
Brian Lally
Cop at Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$450K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$6.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Susser
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Susser, David Michôd, Brian Charles Frank
- Original Score
- François Tétaz
- Original Title
- Hesher
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $450K
- Production Studios
- Handsomecharlie Films, American Work, Corner Store Entertainment, The Last Picture Company, Dreamagine Entertainment, Filmula, DRO Entertainment, CatchPlay, Blue-Tongue Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Susser
Spencer Susser, David Michôd, Brian Charles Frank
François Tétaz
Morgan Susser
Michael McCusker, Spencer Susser
Johnny Lin, Win Sheridan, Spencer Susser, Matt Weaver, Lucy Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Susser
Writer
Johnny Lin
Producer
Win Sheridan
Producer
Spencer Susser
Director
David Michôd
Writer
Laura Fox
Production Design
Morgan Susser
Director of Photography
Spencer Susser
Producer
Matt Weaver
Producer
Lucy Cooper
Producer
Michael McCusker
Editor
Natalie Portman
Producer
Scott Prisand
Producer
Spencer Susser
Editor
François Tétaz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hesher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hesher about?
A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.
Who directed Hesher?
Hesher was directed by Spencer Susser.
Who stars in Hesher?
The principal cast of Hesher includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, Devin Brochu, Rainn Wilson, Piper Laurie.
When was Hesher released and how long is it?
Hesher was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hesher?
Hesher had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $450K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hesher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hesher was composed by François Tétaz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hesher?
Hesher holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).