In the Hero (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, In the Hero is an action and comedy film directed by Masaharu Take, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. 48-year-old Wataru Honjo is a big fan of Bruce Lee and works as a suit actor (stunts performer wearing costumes). Even though he doesn't have the typical body type for his profession he has worked in the business for 25 years. Wataru doesn't get along with cocky rookie suit actor Ryo Ichinose, but an incident draws them closer. Ryo Ichinose then takes an audition for a Hollywood movie and passes. For the fighting scene in the climax scene, the action actor quits citing the scene is too dangerous. The movie staff hears that Wataru is the best Japanese action actor and offers the job to him. Will Wataru go for it?
Who’s in it. In the Hero stars Toshiaki Karasawa as Wataru Honjo, Sota Fukushi as Ryo Ichinose, Tomoka Kurotani as Misaki Oshiba and Susumu Terajima as Goro Unno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, In the Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Hero (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In the Hero worth watching?
- In the Hero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Hero?
- In the Hero stars Toshiaki Karasawa, Sota Fukushi, Tomoka Kurotani, Susumu Terajima and Keisuke Koide.
- When was In the Hero released?
- In the Hero was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.