Hail, Hero! (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Hail, Hero! is a drama film directed by David Miller, running about 100 minutes. “The generation gap is more than just long hair, loud music, or a misunderstanding of ideals between father and son. It is a void from which a new force must emerge, a new hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carl Dixon decides to quit school and enlist in the Army, even though he's already run afoul of the law as a Vietnam protestor. It is our hero's intention to use love, rather than bullets, to combat the Viet Cong. Needless to say, his idealism is no match for the harsher realities of war.
Who’s in it. Hail, Hero! stars Arthur Kennedy as Albert Dixon, Teresa Wright as Santha Dixon, Michael Douglas as Carl Dixon and Peter Strauss as Frank Dixon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hail, Hero! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hail, Hero! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hail, Hero! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hail, Hero! (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hail, Hero! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hail, Hero! worth watching?
- Hail, Hero! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hail, Hero!?
- Hail, Hero! stars Arthur Kennedy, Teresa Wright, Michael Douglas, Peter Strauss and Louise Latham.
- When was Hail, Hero! released?
- Hail, Hero! was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.