Half a Hero (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Half a Hero is a comedy and music film directed by Don Weis, running about 71 minutes. “in double trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man moves his family from the big city to the suburbs.
Who’s in it. Half a Hero stars Red Skelton as Ben Dobson, Jean Hagen as Martha Dobson, Mary Wickes as Mrs. Watts and Frank Cady as Mr. Watts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Half a 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 Half a Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Hero (1953)?
- In US, Half a 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 Half a Hero worth watching?
- Half a Hero holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half a Hero?
- Half a Hero stars Red Skelton, Jean Hagen, Mary Wickes, Frank Cady and Dabbs Greer.
- When was Half a Hero released?
- Half a Hero was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.