Hero at Large (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Hero at Large is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Martin Davidson, running about 98 minutes. “Help is on the way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Who’s in it. Hero at Large stars John Ritter as Steve Nichols, Anne Archer as J. Marsh, Bert Convy as Walter Reeves and Kevin McCarthy as Calvin Donnelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hero at Large has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Hero at Large page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero at Large 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 at Large (1980)?
- In US, Hero at Large is available to stream on TCM, 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 Hero at Large worth watching?
- Hero at Large holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero at Large?
- Hero at Large stars John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy and Kevin Bacon.
- When was Hero at Large released?
- Hero at Large was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.