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PG-1319921h 57mStephen Frears
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 61
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"We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante."

Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.

ComedyDrama
IdentityCustody BattleJinxReporterEx-wifeLost Shoe

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hero (1992) about?

Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.

Who stars in Hero?

Hero stars Dustin Hoffman (Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante), Geena Davis (Gale Gayley), Andy Garcia (John Bubber), Joan Cusack (Evelyn Laplante), Kevin J. O'Connor (Chucky). The film was directed by Stephen Frears.

How long is Hero?

Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated PG-13.

Is Hero worth watching?

Hero holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hero?

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