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Hesher (2010)

R  106 min  -  Drama   -  25 June 2011 (Japan)
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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.

Director:

Spencer Susser
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt ...
Devin Brochu ...
Rainn Wilson ...
Paul
Piper Laurie ...
Grandma
Natalie Portman ...
Brendan Hill ...
John Carroll Lynch ...
Larry
Monica Staggs ...
Mom
Mary Elizabeth Barrett ...
Meryl
Audrey Wasilewski ...
Coleen
Lyle Kanouse ...
Jack
Frank Collison ...
Funeral Director
Van Epperson ...
Angry Driver
Helen Slayton-Hughes ...
Mrs. Rosowski
Paul Bates Paul Bates ...
Mr. Elsberry
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Storyline

Hesher is a loner. He hates the world and everyone in it. He has long greasy hair and homemade tattoos. He is malnourished and smokes a lot of cigarettes. He likes fire and blowing things up. He lives in his van, until he meets TJ. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Tattoo | Fire | Van | Sing Along | Magic Marker  | See more »

Taglines:

Sometimes life gives you the finger and sometimes it gives you...

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violent behavior, sexual content including graphic dialogue, pervasive language, and drug content - some in the presence of a child See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

Hesher è Stato Qui! See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$126,046 (USA) (15 May 2011) (42 Screens)

Gross:

$382,946 (USA) (31 July 2011)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

All of Hesher's "persona", according to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is inspired by late bass player from Metallica, Cliff Burton. Not only that, but the movie features a significant amount of music from the "Burton" era, including the solo that Hesher plays in the garage (Anesthesia, from the Kill 'Em All album) and, of course, the Hesher lettering. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: TJ's cast in the opening scene switches between his left and right arm between shots. See more »

Quotes

T.J.: Just leave me alone.
Hesher: Alright I'll go but um, on one condition. Pffffft.
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Connections

References "The Muppet Show" (1976) See more »