The Hero (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, The Hero is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A matinee idol is going by train to collect an acting award. On the train, he is confronted by a journalist who somewhat unwillingly starts to take his interview. Arindam, won over by Aditi's naivete, starts to disclose his past, his fears and his secrets.
Who’s in it. The Hero stars Uttam Kumar as Arindam Mukherjee, Sharmila Tagore as Aditi, Bireswar Sen as Mukunda Lahiri and Somen Bose as Sankar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Hero sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hero (1966)?
- In US, The Hero is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hero?
- The Hero stars Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen, Somen Bose and Nirmal Ghosh.
- When was The Hero released?
- The Hero was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.