Movie

Hothead

★ 7.1(158)19791h 29m

Hothead is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and LaCinetek in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Hothead

🇧🇪 Belgium

Good to know

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Release date: 1979-02-14
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: SFP

About Hothead

Hothead is a 1979 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac and Dorothée Jemma. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 158 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hothead in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.

Cast

Patrick Dewaere

François Perrin

France Dougnac

Stéphanie Lefèvre

Dorothée Jemma

Marie

Maurice Barrier

Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'

Robert Dalban

Jeanjean

Mario David

Rumin, healer

Hubert Deschamps

Prison director

Dora Doll

Head nun

François Dyrek

Driver of the first truck

Patrick Floersheim

Berthier

Michel Fortin

Langlumey, coach

Jacques Frantz

Driver of the second truck

Themes & keywords

prisonprisonersportsfootball (soccer)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hothead in Belgium?+

In Belgium, Hothead is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and LaCinetek. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hothead on Netflix?+

Hothead is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Hothead?+

Hothead has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Hothead?+

Hothead stars Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, Dorothée Jemma, Maurice Barrier and Robert Dalban.

When did Hothead come out?+

Hothead is a 1979 movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

What genre is Hothead?+

Hothead is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Hothead?+

Hothead was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.