Hero (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2007, Hero is a drama and mystery film directed by Masayuki Suzuki, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. After six years away, D.A. Kuryu Kohei (Kimura Takuya) returns to his former Josai branch of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, just in time for a brewing storm. Kohei's first case starts out simple enough. The suspect, a blonde-haired security guard, had already confessed to manslaughter, but he suddenly retracts his confession and takes things to court with big-shot defense attorney Gamo (Matsumoto Koshiro). It turns out that the security guard is a key alibi witness in a high-profile political corruption case, and the results of his case will directly affect the next. With the media, politicians, and a special investigative team breathing down his back, Kohei must handle the case with care (and flair) to find out the truth.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Takuya Kimura as Kohei Kuryu, Takako Matsu as Maiko Amamiya, Nene Otsuka as Misuzu Nakamura and Hiroshi Abe as Mitsugu Shibayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 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 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 (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Takuya Kimura, Takako Matsu, Nene Otsuka, Hiroshi Abe and Masanobu Katsumura.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.