Hector (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2015, Hector is a drama film directed by Jake Gavin, running about 87 minutes. “A little bit of hope can go a long way” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.
Who’s in it. Hector stars Peter Mullan as Hector McAdam, Keith Allen as Jimbo, Natalie Gavin as Hazel and Ewan Stewart as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Hector has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hector page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hector tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hector (2015)?
- In US, Hector is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hector worth watching?
- Hector holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hector?
- Hector stars Peter Mullan, Keith Allen, Natalie Gavin, Ewan Stewart and Sarah Solemani.
- When was Hector released?
- Hector was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.