Hero at Large (1980)
Overview
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Where to watch Hero at Large
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hero at Large in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hero at Large about?
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined. Hero at Large is a Action, Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1980-02-08, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Hero at Large worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hero at Large 5.9 out of 10 from 47 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Hero at Large?
In the United States, Hero at Large can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Martin Davidson
Cast
- John Ritter as Steve Nichols
- Anne Archer as J. Marsh
- Bert Convy as Walter Reeves
- Kevin McCarthy as Calvin Donnelly
- Harry Bellaver as Eddie
- Anita Dangler as Mrs. Havacheck
- Jane Hallaren as Gloria Preston
- Leonard Harris as Mayor
- Rick Podell as Milo
- Allan Rich as Marty Fields
- Kurt Andon as Fireman
- Gerry Black as Hero at Fire
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Sources
Details and the 5.9/10 rating from Hero at Large on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.