Hero (1992) movie poster

Hero (1992)

"We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 64% (RT: 67%, MC: 61) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 57m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (525 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
61
Cast
Dustin Hoffman as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena Davis as Gale Gayley
Andy Garcia as John Bubber
Joan Cusack as Evelyn Laplante
Chevy Chase as Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury Chaykin as Winston
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 525 votes. Critics gave it 64%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Hero, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Dustin Hoffman spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Stephen Frears cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Hero is a 1992 comedy, drama film directed by Stephen Frears. 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. The film has been rated by 525 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Hero delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hero (1992) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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