The Hero (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Hero is a thriller and crime film directed by Menno Meyjes, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. After Sara Silverstein suddenly finds herself involved in a series of violent attacks she realizes she needs to unravel her father’s past in order to neutralize this threat.
Who’s in it. The Hero stars Monic Hendrickx as Sara Edelman-Silverstein, Fedja van Huêt as Jacob Edelman, Daan Schuurmans as Anton Raaijmakers and Kitty Courbois as Iezebel Silverstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hero (2016)?
- In GB, The Hero is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hero worth watching?
- The Hero holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hero?
- The Hero stars Monic Hendrickx, Fedja van Huêt, Daan Schuurmans, Kitty Courbois and Hans Croiset.
- When was The Hero released?
- The Hero was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.