Hero
1992 · Movie · PG-13 · 117 min · ★ 6.3 · 64% critics
A down-on-his-luck petty criminal unexpectedly pulls off a daring rescue when a passenger jet crashes nearby, then slips away before anyone can identify him. When a media frenzy and a big reward kick off a citywide search, another man steps forward to claim the spotlight, forcing hard questions about truth, image, and what makes a real hero.
Also known as Accidental Hero · Hero and a Half
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-10-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 64/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (535 votes)
- Budget
- $42,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like smart, funny stories about redemption and how the media shapes “truth,” with a mix of heart and cynicism; Not for you if you want a straightforward, earnest hero tale like Leap of Faith.
Pros: sharp media satire; funny, heartfelt moments; strong lead performance | Cons: some corny beats; a few clichéd turns; uneven believability
Themes
- identity
- custody battle
- jinx
- reporter
- ex-wife
- lost shoe
Cast & crew
Dustin Hoffman
as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena Davis
as Gale Gayley
Andy Garcia
as John Bubber
Joan Cusack
as Evelyn Laplante
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Chucky
Chevy Chase
as Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury Chaykin
as Winston
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Wallace
Christian Clemenson
as James Conklin
Tom Arnold
as Chick
Directed by Stephen Frears