The Hero (2017)

The Hero (2017) poster

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.

Director: Brett Haley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Keegan DeWitt
Cinematography: Rob Givens
Editing: Brett Haley
Production: Northern Lights Films, Park Pictures Features, Houston King Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

comedian, marijuana, cancer, older man younger woman relationship, drugs, audition, aging actor, divorced man, divorced father, award, estranged daughter

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hero 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 directed The Hero?
The Hero was directed by Brett Haley.
Who stars in The Hero?
The Hero stars Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter, Katharine Ross, Doug Cox.
How long is The Hero?
The Hero has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Hero?
The Hero is a Drama film.
How much did The Hero gross?
The Hero grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was The Hero produced?
The Hero was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Hero?
The themes of The Hero include: Addiction and Recovery, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.