Head (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1968, Head is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and music film directed by Bob Rafelson, running about 86 minutes. “What is HEAD all about? Only John Brockman's shrink knows for sure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
Who’s in it. Head stars Peter Tork as Peter, Davy Jones as Davy, Micky Dolenz as Micky and Michael Nesmith as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head (1968)?
- In US, Head is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Head worth watching?
- Head holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head?
- Head stars Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Annette Funicello.
- When was Head released?
- Head was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.