About Hesher

Directed by Spencer Susser, Hesher is a 2010 American dark comedy-drama film. It narrates a story about a young boy, disturbed by the death of his mother, who finds solace in an anarchistic, destructive, nihilistic stranger who comes into his life by the name of Hesher.

Making/Production

The film is a production of CatchPlay, Corner Store Entertainment, DRO Entertainment, Filmula, Handsomecharlie Films and The Last Picture Company with Spencer Susser and David Michôd as screenwriters.

Actors

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Hesher - He played the lead role with an exceptional portrayal of a hedonistic loner.
• Rainn Wilson as Paul Forney - Showed a compelling depiction of a depressed, pill-popping father.
• Natalie Portman as Nicole - Delivered a nuanced performance as a supermarket clerk who forms an unlikely friendship with the young boy, T.J.
• Devin Brochu as T.J. Forney - Garnered praises for his portrayal of a grieving young boy trying to come to terms with his mother's death.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The script for Hesher was circulated around Hollywood for several years before being made.
• Natalie Portman's character in the film was a direct opposite of her character in the Oscar-winning film, Black Swan.
• Hesher is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's first role as an anti-hero.

Quotes

• "Life is like walking in the rain... you can hide and take cover or you can just get wet" - Hesher
• "Some things are better off forgotten. And if you can't forget, you just make up a different story that makes sense." - Hesher
• "Your house is a total bummer" - Hesher

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Shortest Story" - Performed by Harry Chapin
• "Fight For Your Right" - Performed by Beastie Boys
• "Anarchy in the U.K." - Performed by Sex Pistols
• "The End of Time" - Performed by The Hit Crew