Too Late the Hero (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, Too Late the Hero is an action, drama and war film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 145 minutes. “War. It's a dying business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.
Who’s in it. Too Late the Hero stars Michael Caine as Pvt. Tosh Hearne, Cliff Robertson as Lt. Sam Lawson, Henry Fonda as Capt. John G Nolan and Ian Bannen as Pvt. Jock Thornton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Too Late the 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 Too Late the Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Late 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 Too Late the Hero (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Late the Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Too Late the Hero worth watching?
- Too Late the Hero holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Late the Hero?
- Too Late the Hero stars Michael Caine, Cliff Robertson, Henry Fonda, Ian Bannen and Harry Andrews.
- When was Too Late the Hero released?
- Too Late the Hero was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.