Kicked in the Head
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Kicked in the Head

A satirical love story.

Audio Tracks:English

When Redmond finds himself out of home and job, his life becomes a series of unpredictable escapades - from dodging gunfire after his uncle makes him deliver a highly suspicious package to pursuing a moody stewardess he thinks has come to save him. Soon Redmond begins to suspect his road of mishap might actually be the path to the truth he has been seeking all along.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Matthew Harrison

When Redmond finds himself out of home and job, his life becomes a series of unpredictable escapades - from dodging gunfire after his uncle makes him deliver a highly suspicious package to pursuing a moody stewardess he thinks has come to save him. Soon Redmond begins to suspect his road of mishap might actually be the path to the truth he has been seeking all along.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (19 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Kicked in the Head.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Matthew Harrison

Screenplay / Writers

Matthew Harrison, Kevin Corrigan

Executive Producers

Martin Scorsese, Barbara De Fina

Original Score

Stephen Endelman

Cinematography

Howard Krupa

Film Editing

Michael Berenbaum

Production Design

Kevin Thompson

Costume Styling

Nina Canter

Production Studios & Global Distribution
October FilmsUS
De Fina-Cappa
CBS Fox Video

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
October FilmsPrimary Studio Soundstage
De Fina-CappaPrimary Studio Soundstage
CBS Fox VideoPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1994 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1995 - 1996 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1996 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 26, 1997

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Kicked in the Head. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Kevin Corrigan's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Kicked in the Head, Kevin Corrigan underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Linda Fiorentino. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Matthew Harrison concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Kicked in the Head, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($0.1M Gross)

Kicked in the Head conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $0.1 Million against an estimated $4.0 Million production budget (0.0x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Kicked in the Head was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$4.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$102,739

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.0x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Kicked in the Head

Where was Kicked in the Head filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Kicked in the Head was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as October Films, De Fina-Cappa, CBS Fox Video. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Kicked in the Head?

The ensemble features Kevin Corrigan as Redmond, Linda Fiorentino as Megan, Michael Rapaport as Stretch, Lili Taylor as Happy, under the visionary direction of Matthew Harrison.

Where can I stream Kicked in the Head online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Kicked in the Head (1997) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Kicked in the Head?

Kicked in the Head is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.