Hero (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2022, Hero is a drama, family and romance film directed by Li Shaohong, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. The background of "Hero" is set in 2020: a sudden disaster that disrupted everyone's lives. When society face unemployment when families fall apart, when lovers are separated, when death is approaching quietly, and when a peaceful life suddenly undergoes unexpected changes, how will women respond? What are the vital and irreplaceable roles that men play in women’s lives and growth? The three female directors Zhang Aijia, Li Shaohong and Chen Chong used their unique female perspectives to explore and show people's plights and struggles in family, career, and love in special times.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Zhou Xun as Shen Yue, Jackson Yee as Li Zhaohua, Sammi Cheng as Chelsea Leung and Di Xu as Li Ju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero (2022)?
- In US, Hero is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Zhou Xun, Jackson Yee, Sammi Cheng, Di Xu and Stephen Fung.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.