

Modest Heroes
Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.
Where to watch Modest Heroes in United States
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Where is Modest Heroes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Modest Heroes
Modest Heroes is a 2018 Japanese-language animation, fantasy and adventure film directed by Yoshiyuki Momose and Akihiko Yamashita. The cast is led by Min Tanaka, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Joe Odagiri. It has a runtime of 0h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Modest Heroes was produced by TOHO, STUDIO PONOC, and dentsu and made in Japan. It was released on August 24, 2018, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita
- Writers
- Akihiko Yamashita, Yoshiyuki Momose, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Release date
- August 24, 2018
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO, STUDIO PONOC, dentsu
Modest Heroes cast & crew
Modest Heroes was directed by Yoshiyuki Momose and Akihiko Yamashita and written by Akihiko Yamashita, Yoshiyuki Momose, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
The cast features Min Tanaka as Blind Man (voice), Kentaro Sakaguchi as Father / Doctor (voice), Joe Odagiri as Invisible Man (voice), Fumino Kimura as Kanini (voice), Rio Suzuki as Kanino (voice), and Machiko Ono as Mother (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yasutaka Nakata, cinematography is by Jiro Tazawa, and it was produced by Kazuyuki Shimada and Yoshiaki Nishimura.
Is Modest Heroes worth watching?
Modest Heroes holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 192 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 54m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, fantasy, and adventure, Modest Heroes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Modest Heroes
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Cast of Modest Heroes

Min Tanaka
Blind Man (voice)

Kentaro Sakaguchi
Father / Doctor (voice)

Joe Odagiri
Invisible Man (voice)

Fumino Kimura
Kanini (voice)

Rio Suzuki
Kanino (voice)

Machiko Ono
Mother (voice)
Souta Shinohara
Shun (voice)

Yuko Sasaki
Kaka (voice)

Masaki Terasoma
Toto (voice)
Modest Heroes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Modest Heroes in United States?
Modest Heroes is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Modest Heroes on Hoopla?
Yes — Modest Heroes is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Modest Heroes in?
Modest Heroes is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes runs 0 hours 54 minutes (54 minutes).
▸What is Modest Heroes rated?
Modest Heroes is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 192 ratings.











