A 2010 drama film directed and written by Spencer Susser and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the title character. As a twenty-something metalhead who hates the world, Hesher is the last person anyone would expect to help a grieving family. When he unexpectedly enters the life of T.J. (Devin Brochu) and his father (Rainn Wilson), both mourning the loss of T.J.'s mother, he takes on the role of mentor and tormentor. Also starring Natalie Portman.