Hero (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2012, Hero is an action film directed by Diphan, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. ‘Hero’ brings to life the story of Tarzan Antony, a young man from a lower middle class family who becomes a stuntman for films. Antony’s father Thankachan worked as a driver among the film crowd in Chennai for some time and whenever the father came home, Antony used to listen to his father’s tales about the film world with rapt attention.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Tarzan Antony, Srikanth as Premanand, Yami Gautam as Gowri Menon and Anoop Menon as Aadhityan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 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 Hero (2012)?
- In US, Hero is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Srikanth, Yami Gautam, Anoop Menon and Thalaivasal Vijay.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.