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The Hero

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
9.7K
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Sam Elliott in The Hero (2017)
Lee Hayden is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.
Play trailer2:25
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  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Western
An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
9.7K
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  • Director
    • Brett Haley
  • Writers
    • Brett Haley
    • Marc Basch
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Laura Prepon
    • Krysten Ritter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brett Haley
  • Writers
    • Brett Haley
    • Marc Basch
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Laura Prepon
    • Krysten Ritter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 68User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Clip 1:52
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    publicity
    Interview 3:14
    publicity
    Nick Offerman's Gross Kiss With Sandra Bullock
    Interview 1:33
    Nick Offerman's Gross Kiss With Sandra Bullock
    'The Hero' Was Made for Hollywood Icons
    Interview 5:05
    'The Hero' Was Made for Hollywood Icons

    Photos35

    Sam Elliott and Laura Prepon in The Hero (2017)
    Sam Elliott and Laura Prepon in The Hero (2017)
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    Sam Elliott and Nick Offerman in The Hero (2017)
    Sam Elliott and Laura Prepon in The Hero (2017)
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    Top cast

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    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Lee Haydenas Lee Hayden
    Laura Prepon
    Laura Prepon
    • Charlotte Dylanas Charlotte Dylan
    Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter
    • Lucy Haydenas Lucy Hayden
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Jeremy Frostas Jeremy Frost
    Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross
    • Valarie Haydenas Valarie Hayden
    Ali Wong
    Ali Wong
    • Ali Wongas Ali Wong
    Cameron Esposito
    Cameron Esposito
    • Cameron Espositoas Cameron Esposito
    Doug Cox
    Doug Cox
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Gary Babcockas Gary Babcock
    Jackie Joyner
    Jackie Joyner
    • Betsyas Betsy
    Patrika Darbo
    Patrika Darbo
    • Dianeas Diane
    Frank Collison
    Frank Collison
    • Man in Dreamas Man in Dream
    Andy Allo
    Andy Allo
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Linda Lee McBride
    • Lindaas Linda
    Christopher May
    Christopher May
    • Directoras Director
    Demetrios Saites
    • Paparazzi Cameramanas Paparazzi Cameraman
    Norman De Buck
    Norman De Buck
    • Bounty Hunteras Bounty Hunter
    • (uncredited)
    Todd Giebenhain
    Todd Giebenhain
    • Actoras Actor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brett Haley
    • Writers
      • Brett Haley
      • Marc Basch
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Katharine Ross' first feature film after a 10-year absence from cinema.
    • Goofs
      The length of Charlotte's eyebrows change throughout the film.
    • Quotes

      Jeremy Frost: Question: Do you like hearing about other people's dreams?

      Lee Hayden: I don't know... Sure.

      Jeremy Frost: Really?

      Lee Hayden: Yeah.

      Jeremy Frost: Because for me... hearing about other people's dreams is...

      Lee Hayden: You're telling me you don't wanna hear about my dream?

      Jeremy Frost: Yeah.

      Lee Hayden: Fuck you!

      Jeremy Frost: It just doesn't interest me, man. Think about it. I mean, it's your dream.

      Lee Hayden: What about movies? Do they interest you?

      Jeremy Frost: Yeah, I love movies.

      Lee Hayden: Movies are other people's dreams.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Nick Offerman/Annabelle Wallis/Mark Normand (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Baby Why
      Written by Coxsone Dodd (as Clement Dodd) (BMI)

      Performed by The Cables

      Courtesy of Studio One

      Under license from Third Side Music

    User reviews68

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Why Was "The Hero" Released in the Summer??
    "The Hero" is by far Sam Elliot's best acting performance ever. It is heartfelt and real throughout the movie.

    The other actors were good and able to keep the movie going throughout.

    The plot was also interesting and had a couple of twists that I did not see coming. (Who was hanged? And the painful stand-up comedy routine.)

    This is a slow movie with a story. It's not an action thriller so get some popcorn and a drink, sit back, relax and watch it.

    My question is the timing of the release. This is an adult, drama and should have been released after school starts. That would put it at the end of the year and closer to Academy Awards time.

    I believe Sam Elliot will and should get a nomination for Best Actor.
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    5
    • TheTruthDoor
    • Jul 10, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kahraman
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Houston King Productions
      • Northern Lights Films
      • Northern Lights Films and Media Ventures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,077,333
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,317
      • Jun 11, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,101,699
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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