The Biggest Heroes (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, The Biggest Heroes is a comedy and drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The two medicated low-lifes Carsten and Peter are long time partners, an old flame of Peter's turns up to tell him that he has a twelve year old daughter, whom he should present himself to. Her adoptive father is a mean bastard, and incestive undertones lies in the relationship between the two. The daughter escapes from her adoptive father, turns up at Peter's place, and Carsten, Peter, and the daughter escapes to Sweden.
Who’s in it. The Biggest Heroes stars Thomas Bo Larsen as Karsten, Ulrich Thomsen as Peter, Mia Maria Back as Louise and Bjarne Henriksen as Allan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Biggest Heroes 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 The Biggest Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Biggest Heroes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Biggest Heroes (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Biggest Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Biggest Heroes worth watching?
- The Biggest Heroes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Biggest Heroes?
- The Biggest Heroes stars Thomas Bo Larsen, Ulrich Thomsen, Mia Maria Back, Bjarne Henriksen and Paprika Steen.
- When was The Biggest Heroes released?
- The Biggest Heroes was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.