Hero at Large
“Help is on the way!”
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Where to watch Hero at Large in United States
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Where is Hero at Large streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
About Hero at Large
Hero at Large is a 1980 English-language action, comedy and drama film directed by Martin Davidson. The cast is led by John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hero at Large was produced by Kings Road Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on February 8, 1980, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Davidson
- Writers
- AJ Carothers
- Release date
- February 8, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Kings Road Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hero at Large cast & crew
Hero at Large was directed by Martin Davidson and written by AJ Carothers.
The cast features John Ritter as Steve Nichols, Anne Archer as J. Marsh, Bert Convy as Walter Reeves, Kevin McCarthy as Calvin Donnelly, Harry Bellaver as Eddie, and Anita Dangler as Mrs. Havacheck.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Williams, cinematography is by David M. Walsh, and it was produced by Stephen J. Friedman.
Is Hero at Large worth watching?
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and drama, Hero at Large is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hero at Large
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Cast of Hero at Large
John Ritter
Steve Nichols
Anne Archer
J. Marsh
Bert Convy
Walter Reeves
Kevin McCarthy
Calvin Donnelly
Harry Bellaver
Eddie
Anita Dangler
Mrs. Havacheck
Jane Hallaren
Gloria Preston
Leonard Harris
Mayor
Rick Podell
Milo
Allan Rich
Marty Fields
Kurt Andon
Fireman
Gerry Black
Hero at Fire
Hero at Large — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hero at Large in United States?
Hero at Large is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hero at Large in?
Hero at Large is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hero at Large?
Hero at Large runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Hero at Large rated?
Hero at Large is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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