Hero and the Terror (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Hero and the Terror is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Tannen, running about 96 minutes. “Heroes hit hardest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the people of L.A. Now Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien is the only man who can stop him.
Who’s in it. Hero and the Terror stars Chuck Norris as Danny O'Brien, Brynn Thayer as Kay, Steve James as Robinson and Jack O'Halloran as Simon Moon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hero and the Terror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero and the Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero and the Terror 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 and the Terror (1988)?
- In US, Hero and the Terror is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero and the Terror worth watching?
- Hero and the Terror holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero and the Terror?
- Hero and the Terror stars Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran and Jeffrey Kramer.
- When was Hero and the Terror released?
- Hero and the Terror was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.