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The Hero

R20171h 37mBrett Haley
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 61

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Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.

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What is The Hero (2017) about?

Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.

Who stars in The Hero?

The Hero stars Sam Elliott (Lee Hayden), Laura Prepon (Charlotte Dylan), Nick Offerman (Jeremy Frost), Krysten Ritter (Lucy Hayden), Katharine Ross (Valarie Hayden). The film was directed by Brett Haley.

How long is The Hero?

The Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Hero worth watching?

The Hero holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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