

Hesher
2010-01-22 · 106 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Spencer Susser
- Production companies
- Handsomecharlie Films, American Work, Corner Store Entertainment, The Last Picture Company, Dreamagine Entertainment, Filmula, DRO Entertainment, CatchPlay, Blue-Tongue Films
- Countries
- Taiwan, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 449,702
Top Cast
Joseph Gordon-LevittHesher
Natalie PortmanNicole
Devin BrochuT.J.
Rainn WilsonPaul Forney
Piper LaurieMadeleine Forney
John Carroll LynchLarry
Helen Slayton-HughesMrs. Rosowski
Monica StaggsMom
Frank CollisonFuneral Director
Paul BatesMr. Elsberry
Audrey WasilewskiColeen Bolder
Mary Elizabeth BarrettMeryl
Lyle KanouseJack
Van EppersonAngry Driver
Ralph P. MartinTow Truck Driver
Timothy DavisMechanic
Allan GrafSecurity Guard
Brian LallyCop at Station
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