Toto the Hero
80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.
Where to watch Toto the Hero in United States
Can I watch Toto the Hero in United States? Yes — you can stream Toto the Hero in United States on Kanopy.
KanopyClick a service to open Toto the Hero there. Availability last verified on September 28, 2026.
Where is Toto the Hero streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Toto the Hero
Toto the Hero is a 1991 French-language drama, comedy and fantasy film directed by Jaco Van Dormael. The cast is led by Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet, Gisela Uhlen. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Toto the Hero was produced by Iblis Films, Pan-Européenne, and Triton Pictures and made in Belgium and France. It was released on May 17, 1991. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jaco Van Dormael
- Writers
- Laurette Vankeerberghen, Pascal Lonhay, Jaco Van Dormael
- Release date
- May 17, 1991
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Iblis Films, Pan-Européenne, Triton Pictures
Toto the Hero cast & crew
Toto the Hero was directed by Jaco Van Dormael and written by Laurette Vankeerberghen, Pascal Lonhay, and Jaco Van Dormael.
The cast features Michel Bouquet as Old Thomas, Thomas Godet as Child Thomas, Gisela Uhlen as Old Evelyne, Jo De Backer as Adult Thomas, Mireille Perrier as Adult Evelyne, and Sandrine Blancke as Alice.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre van Dormael, cinematography is by Walther van den Ende, and it was produced by Dany Geys and Luciano Gloor.
Is Toto the Hero worth watching?
Toto the Hero holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 129 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and fantasy, Toto the Hero is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Toto the Hero
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Cast of Toto the Hero
Michel Bouquet
Old Thomas
Thomas Godet
Child Thomas
Gisela Uhlen
Old Evelyne
Jo De Backer
Adult Thomas
Mireille Perrier
Adult Evelyne
Sandrine Blancke
Alice
Peter Böhlke
Old Alfred
Didier Ferney
Adult Alfred
Hugo Harold-Harrison
Child Alfred
Pascal Duquenne
Adult Cèlestin
Karim Moussati
Child Cèlestin
Léopold Verlaine-Corbion
Baby Thomas
Toto the Hero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Toto the Hero in United States?
Toto the Hero is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Toto the Hero on Kanopy?
Yes — Toto the Hero is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Toto the Hero in?
Toto the Hero is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Toto the Hero?
Toto the Hero runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Toto the Hero rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 129 ratings.
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