There Goes Our Hero (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, There Goes Our Hero is a comedy and animation film directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Seibu Lions baseball team makes it to the next round of a baseball tournament thanks to the heroic efforts of its star player, Tabuchi, but the next stage will involve hard work and cooperation.
Who’s in it. There Goes Our Hero stars Toshiyuki Nishida as Kōichi Tabuchi, Terumi Niki as Miyoko Tabuchi, Kaneta Kimotsuki as ツツミオーナー and Kenji Utsumi as ネモト監督, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, There Goes Our Hero 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 There Goes Our Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of There Goes Our Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There Goes Our Hero (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for There Goes Our Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is There Goes Our Hero worth watching?
- There Goes Our Hero holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in There Goes Our Hero?
- There Goes Our Hero stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Terumi Niki, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Kenji Utsumi and Michio Hazama.
- When was There Goes Our Hero released?
- There Goes Our Hero was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.