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Hero (1992)

โ€œWe're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 546 votes 1h 57m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#57 of 75 films from 1992 #1863 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Stephen Frears ยท Written by David Webb Peoples, Alvin Sargent, Laura Ziskin

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Overview

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.

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena Davisas Gale Gayley
Andy Garciaas John Bubber
Joan Cusackas Evelyn Laplante
Kevin J. O'Connoras Chucky
Chevy Chaseas Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury Chaykinas Winston
Stephen Tobolowskyas Wallace
Christian Clemensonas James Conklin
Tom Arnoldas Chick
Warren Berlingeras Judge Goines
Cady Huffmanas Flight Attendant Leslie
Susie Cusackas Donna O'Day
James Madioas Joey Laplante

Facts

Release dateOctober 2, 1992
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” about the same as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$42,000,000
IMDbtt0104412

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Questions

How long is Hero?
Hero runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Hero worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 546 votes, which places it #57 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 25%) and #1863 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Stephen Frears. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Philomena (2013), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), High Fidelity (2000).
Who stars in Hero?
Dustin Hoffman as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante; Geena Davis as Gale Gayley; Andy Garcia as John Bubber; Joan Cusack as Evelyn Laplante; Kevin J. O'Connor as Chucky; Chevy Chase as Deke - Channel 4 News Director.
What is Hero rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hero?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13802.

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