Once a Hero (1987) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1987, Once a Hero is an action, comédie, aventure and famille film directed by Claudia Weill, running about 74 minutes. “Foiling evildoers, crusading for law and order... Captain Justice to the rescue!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a world gone mad, one man lives to turn wrong to right, bad to good, and despicable to black-and-blue. One man lives to beat back the forces of evil with a legendary arsenal of superpowers. One man lives to kiss the babies, impress the ladies, and make grown men weep. He is Captain Justice, and this is his story. The Cicero Gang, the dregs of society, a vicious pack of power-hungry psychopaths, has taken Captain Justice's number one fan, Woody, and his mom hostage. Once again, evil reigns and innocent lives lay in danger. Can anyone survive? Is this really curtains for rosy cheeks, bubble gum and mom's apple pie? But wait! What is that speck on the horizon, blasting through the Forbidden Zone like a rocket? It's a force beyond the imagination. The man, the myth, the ultimate comic book superhero - it's Captain Justice, speeding towards perilous adventure and various acts of bravery. 74-minute movie is an assembly edit of various episodes from the TV show.

Who’s in it. Once a Hero stars Jeff Lester as Captain Justice, Josh Blake as Woody Greely, Caitlin Clarke as Emma Greely and Robert Forster as Gumshoe, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Hero page.

If you liked it. Fans of Once a Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.