Local Hero (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Local Hero is a comedy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Who’s in it. Local Hero stars Peter Riegert as Mac, Fulton Mackay as Ben, Denis Lawson as Urquhart and Norman Chancer as Moritz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Local Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Local Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Local Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Local Hero (1983)?
- In US, Local Hero is available to 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 Local Hero worth watching?
- Local Hero holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Local Hero?
- Local Hero stars Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Denis Lawson, Norman Chancer and Peter Capaldi.
- When was Local Hero released?
- Local Hero was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.