Small Town Hero (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Small Town Hero is a drama and crime film directed by Darren Bolton, running about 90 minutes. “Big trouble in little England” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Small Town Hero is a dark and comical drama set in an idyllic rural town in England. It follows the story of 'Pep' who becomes a local hero after taking the law into his own hands to prevent a crime. Relishing in his new found glory, Pep joins the neighbourhood watch to further his agenda and fulfil his dream of creating a utopia; a town free of crime and antisocial behaviour. Before long, the extremity of Pep's measures and his aggressive and violent approach to achieving his goals becomes unacceptable to the local community and he is shunned. Desperate to regain his hero status, the rumour of a paedophile gives Pep one last chance to save the day; a manhunt ensues.
Who’s in it. Small Town Hero stars Simon Cassidy as Pep, Millie Reeves as Becky, Moir Leslie as Sal and Johnny Vivash as Patrick.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Small Town Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Town Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Town Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Town Hero (2019)?
- In US, Small Town Hero is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Town Hero worth watching?
- Small Town Hero holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Town Hero?
- Small Town Hero stars Simon Cassidy, Millie Reeves, Moir Leslie and Johnny Vivash.
- When was Small Town Hero released?
- Small Town Hero was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.