The College Hero (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1927, The College Hero is a comedy and romance film directed by Walter Lang, running about 65 minutes. “A ROMANTIC AND HUMOROUS STORY OF YOUTH, SPORT AND COLLEGE DAYS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college football player is injured by a jealous teammate during practice, but comes back unexpectedly to play for his team in the season's key game.
Who’s in it. The College Hero stars Robert Agnew as Bob Cantfield, Pauline Garon as Vivian Saunders, Ben Turpin as The Janitor and Rex Lease as Jim Halloran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The College Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The College Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of The College Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The College Hero (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The College Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The College Hero worth watching?
- The College Hero holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The College Hero?
- The College Hero stars Robert Agnew, Pauline Garon, Ben Turpin, Rex Lease and Churchill Ross.