Hesher


1h 45m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Loud music. Pornography. Burning stuff to the ground. These are a few of Hesher's favorite things. And they are what Hesher brings into the lives of TJ and his father, Paul, when he takes up residence in their garage uninvited. Grief stricken by the loss of TJ's mother in a car accident, Paul can't

Film Details

Also Known As
Rebel
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Family
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Corner Store Entertainment; Handsomecharlie Films
Distribution Company
Newmarket Films/Wrekin Hill Entertainment; Bolero; Bolero Film; Dutch Filmworks; Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment; Lionsgate; New Films International; Newmarket Films
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Synopsis

Loud music. Pornography. Burning stuff to the ground. These are a few of Hesher's favorite things. And they are what Hesher brings into the lives of TJ and his father, Paul, when he takes up residence in their garage uninvited. Grief stricken by the loss of TJ's mother in a car accident, Paul can't muster the strength to evict the squatter, and soon the long haired, tattooed Hesher becomes a fixture in the household. Like a force of nature, Hesher's anarchy shakes the family out of their grief and helps them embrace life once more.

Film Details

Also Known As
Rebel
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Family
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Corner Store Entertainment; Handsomecharlie Films
Distribution Company
Newmarket Films/Wrekin Hill Entertainment; Bolero; Bolero Film; Dutch Filmworks; Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment; Lionsgate; New Films International; Newmarket Films
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Wide Release in United States Spring May 13, 2011

Released in United States on Video September 13, 2011

Released in United States January 2010

Released in United States 2011

Feature directorial debut for Spencer Susser.

Newmarket Films acquire domestic distribution rights at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival for a reported sum of $1 million.

Released in United States 2011 (Festival Favorites)

Wide Release in United States Spring May 13, 2011

Released in United States on Video September 13, 2011

Released in United States January 2010 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (U.S. Dramatic Competition) January 21-31, 2010.)