A Self-Made Hero (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, A Self-Made Hero is a drama and war film directed by Jacques Audiard, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in France at the end of World War II Albert Dehousse finds out his father wasn't a war hero and his mother is a collaborator.
Who’s in it. A Self-Made Hero stars Mathieu Kassovitz as Albert Dehousse, Anouk Grinberg as Servane, Sandrine Kiberlain as Yvette and Albert Dupontel as Dionnet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Self-Made Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Self-Made Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Self-Made Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Self-Made Hero (1996)?
- In CA, A Self-Made Hero is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Self-Made Hero worth watching?
- A Self-Made Hero holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Self-Made Hero?
- A Self-Made Hero stars Mathieu Kassovitz, Anouk Grinberg, Sandrine Kiberlain, Albert Dupontel and Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- When was A Self-Made Hero released?
- A Self-Made Hero was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.