Donut Shop Hero (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2008, Donut Shop Hero is a comedy film, running about 27 minutes. “A room full of hostages will look to a security guard who looks like a cop to save them... Terror will reign. Love will be tested. And one man will rise, a donut shop hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pete spends his typical morning patrolling a park, teaching himself how to whistle to pass the time. Pete's day takes a turn when he decides he needs a donut. Inside a local donut shop he's mistaken for a police officer and hesitantly basks in the misplaced glory. When suddenly two armed men burst in, guns flashing. As tension mounts, the whole donut shop looks to Pete to save them. Terror will reign. Love will be tested. And one person will rise from the dust a donut shop hero.
Who’s in it. Donut Shop Hero stars Keith Sullivan as Pete, Caroline Amiguet as Rebecca, Matt Ragan as Zeke and Jon Allen as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Donut Shop Hero sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donut Shop Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donut Shop Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donut Shop Hero (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donut Shop Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donut Shop Hero worth watching?
- Donut Shop Hero holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Donut Shop Hero?
- Donut Shop Hero stars Keith Sullivan, Caroline Amiguet, Matt Ragan, Jon Allen and Peter Buitenhek.
- When was Donut Shop Hero released?
- Donut Shop Hero was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.