IMDb 5.6 2018 HD

Head Full of Honey

Head Full of Honey

2018
Drama
127 min PG-13 USA
6.3 / 10
5.6 IMDB

A young girl tries to help her grandfather, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, navigate his increasing forgetfulness, and ends up going on a remarkable adventure with him.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Til Schweiger
Starring
Nick Nolte / Matt Dillon / Emily Mortimer / Sophie Lane Nolte / Jacqueline Bisset / Eric Roberts / Greta Scacchi / Julian Ovenden

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartwarming poignant emotional touching bittersweet challenging resilient adventurous moving empathetic tender

Reviews

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Chloe Dubois
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A poignant exploration of memory and love, 'Head Full of Honey' is anchored by a powerful performance from Nick Nolte. His portrayal of a grandfather succumbing to Alzheimer's is both heartbreaking and deeply human. The film’s adventurous spirit,…

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Julian Davies
Apr 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Head Full of Honey' attempts to navigate the sensitive terrain of Alzheimer's with a blend of adventure and familial drama. Nick Nolte’s presence lends gravitas, but the film’s tone struggles to find a consistent footing. At times it…

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve, and for the most part, it’s a beautiful sight. Nick Nolte is superb, imbuing his character with a profound sense of dignity and confusion. The adventure aspect,…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a film tackling Alzheimer's, 'Head Full of Honey' aims for an emotional resonance that it largely achieves. Nick Nolte anchors the picture with a performance that captures the essence of his character's struggle. The central dynamic between…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Nick Nolte delivers a performance that is both vulnerable and compelling as a grandfather battling Alzheimer's in 'Head Full of Honey'. The film's strength lies in its earnest portrayal of intergenerational connection, with a young girl striving to…

FAQs

The film adopts a tone that is largely compassionate and bittersweet. It navigates the complexities of Alzheimer's with a degree of gentleness, aiming to evoke empathy rather than despair. There are elements of adventure and lightheartedness woven into the narrative, which serve to balance the more poignant and emotional aspects of the story.