Return of the Hero (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, Return of the Hero is a comedy and history film directed by Laurent Tirard, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. France, 1809. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.
Who’s in it. Return of the Hero stars Jean Dujardin as Captain Charles-Grégoire Neuville, Mélanie Laurent as Elisabeth Beaugrand, Christophe Montenez as Nicolas Bonvallet and Fabienne Galula as Eugénie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Return of the Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and 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 Return of the Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return of the Hero (2018)?
- In US, Return of the Hero is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and OVID, and 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 Return of the Hero worth watching?
- Return of the Hero holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return of the Hero?
- Return of the Hero stars Jean Dujardin, Mélanie Laurent, Christophe Montenez, Fabienne Galula and Noémie Merlant.
- When was Return of the Hero released?
- Return of the Hero was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.