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Headfirst

5.120141h 34mMovieDramaComedy

Headfirst is a black comedy about a single mother with anger management problems and her teenage daughter who is always in trouble at school. With yet another school comes a new teacher and a blast from the past for the mother. Before…

DirectorAntti Heikki Pesonen
WriterAntti Heikki Pesonen
ProducersMiia Haavisto·Aleksi Bardy

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Cast · Directed by Antti Heikki Pesonen

ATArmi Toivanen
Armi Toivanen
Essi Kurhinen
EREero Ritala
Eero Ritala
Lasse
KLKai Lehtinen
Kai Lehtinen
Sakke
MWMimosa Willamo
Mimosa Willamo
Tiina 'Takku' Kurhinen
KV
Konsta Väliheikki
Astma-Mika
SH
Samir Homan
Hiljainen-Timo
NKNiina Koponen
Niina Koponen
Sara
MOMax Ovaska
Max Ovaska
Andrei
JSJoonas Saartamo
Joonas Saartamo
Saken poika
JVJari Virman
Jari Virman
Tuunaaja
MKMikko Kivinen
Mikko Kivinen
Pomo
THToni Harjajärvi
Toni Harjajärvi
Matti Kurhinen

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Headfirst — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Headfirst?

Headfirst is streaming on Viaplay in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Headfirst on Netflix?

No, Headfirst is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Viaplay.

Is Headfirst on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Headfirst isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Viaplay instead.

Where can I watch Headfirst for free?

Headfirst is available on Viaplay in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.