HERO SP (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, HERO SP is a drama film directed by Kensaku Sawada, running about 118 minutes. “Five years later…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five years have passed since Kuryu Kohei's transfer from Tokyo to Ishigaki, and then to Sapporo. He ends up in a small town of Nijigaura in Yamaguchi Prefecture. There, he investigates a murder case involving a local enterprise, Kamoi Group, and the people related to it. Everyone in town thinks he's innocent except Kuryu, whose unorthodox investigation methods perplex not only the townspeople, but his colleagues as well.
Who’s in it. HERO SP stars Takuya Kimura as 久利生公平, Takako Matsu as 雨宫舞子, Hiroshi Abe as 芝山贡 and Shinichi Tsutsumi as 津轻保, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, HERO SP has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch HERO SP page.
If you liked it. Fans of HERO SP tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch HERO SP (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for HERO SP change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is HERO SP worth watching?
- HERO SP holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in HERO SP?
- HERO SP stars Takuya Kimura, Takako Matsu, Hiroshi Abe, Shinichi Tsutsumi and 铃木浩介.
- When was HERO SP released?
- HERO SP was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.