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Hero

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Serial swindler Bernie Laplante (Dustin Hoffman) makes the first selfless gesture of his life when he helps save injured passengers from a roadside plane crash and then vanishes into the night. Hoping to find the hero who pulled her out of the wreck, reporter Gale Gayley (Geena Davis) announces a $1 million prize for stepping forward. But when handsome vagrant John Bubber (Andy Garcia) takes credit, Bernie struggles to expose him amid a media circus and countless adoring fans.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
A little more zip, and Hero might really have worked. It has all the ingredients for a terrific entertainment, but it lingers over the kinds of details that belong in a different kind of movie. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/31/2020
3/4
...a deliberate yet mostly compelling drama... Go to Full Review Vanessa Letts The Spectator 07/24/2018
The cast is reduced to acting out a series of adjectives. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/17/2007
B
A mess, though very often an enjoyable one, thanks to the cast. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 12/05/2006
C
A misconceived project, inspired by classic Hollywood films of golden age (Nothing Scared, Hail the Conquering Hero) but marred by underdeveloped and rambling script--Stephen Frears first big failure. Go to Full Review Caffeinated Clint Moviehole 02/07/2006
3/5
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nick s Nov 29 The movie had an interesting premise and a good twist at the end. The acting was great and the characters colorful. Some of the social commentary was a little on the nose but that was forgivable. Overall a fun and thought provoking film. Still can't figure out why a cameraman would go from f5. 6 to f11 in the middle of an action shot. See more Gareth v Sep 19 A flawed but engaging comedy-drama with a sharp premise and strong performances, elevated by Hoffman’s reluctant hero routine. See more E K Jun 21 Great movie. Dustin Hoffman and Geena Davis pur a kot of heart into their performances. See more Larry K @Larrymoses39 03/11/2024 Fun movie. I liked how it all played out in the end See more Jelisije J 02/04/2024 A nice dark comedy drama that starts of a bit slow, but gives us a memorable heart warming third act that leaves me satisfied at the end of the day. See more Petra E 01/02/2024 This movie has not received much love from critics and I don't quite understand why. Granted, its media satire is sometimes on the nose, but the story is fun and satisfying while also giving real food for thought. Dustin Hoffman absolutely shines in his role as a small-time crook who discovers his altruistic side. Also Geena Davis and especially Andy Garcia give strong performances as a news reporter and a vagrant turned fake media hero, respectively. A fun movie that is well worth watching! See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Frears

Director

Dustin Hoffman

Bernie Laplante

Geena Davis

Gale Gayley

Andy Garcia

John Bubber

Joan Cusack

Evelyn

Kevin J. O'Connor

Chucky

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Synopsis Serial swindler Bernie Laplante (Dustin Hoffman) makes the first selfless gesture of his life when he helps save injured passengers from a roadside plane crash and then vanishes into the night. Hoping to find the hero who pulled her out of the wreck, reporter Gale Gayley (Geena Davis) announces a $1 million prize for stepping forward. But when handsome vagrant John Bubber (Andy Garcia) takes credit, Bernie struggles to expose him amid a media circus and countless adoring fans.
Director
Stephen Frears
Producer
Laura Ziskin
Screenwriter
David Webb Peoples
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Columbia, TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.2M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround
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