Hero (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1992, Hero is a comedy, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 117 minutes. “We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Dustin Hoffman as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante, Geena Davis as Gale Gayley, Andy García as John Bubber and Joan Cusack as Evelyn Laplante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero (1992)?
- In US, Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy García, Joan Cusack and Kevin J. O'Connor.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.