What a Hero! (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1992, What a Hero! is an action and comedy film directed by Benny Chan, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuen Tak Wah (Andy Lau) has been practicing Taekwondo since he was a kid and becomes an expert at it with his best trick being the 720 Degree Whirlwind Kick. Wah later becomes a cop and uses his good skills to contribute in cracking cases which leads to the jealousy of Officer Cheung Yeung (Roy Cheung), the leader of the rival team. Cheung is also a Taekwondo expert who has a won a championship at the Hong Kong Police Force's Taekwondo Tournament.
Who’s in it. What a Hero! stars Andy Lau as Yuen Ta Hwa, Maggie Cheung as Lan, Michael Chan as Uncle Yi and Shing Fui-On as Lantau's postman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, What a 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 What a Hero! page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a 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 What a Hero! (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Hero! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What a Hero! worth watching?
- What a Hero! holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What a Hero!?
- What a Hero! stars Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, Michael Chan, Shing Fui-On and Nick Cheung.
- When was What a Hero! released?
- What a Hero! was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.