Hero (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hero is a 1992 comedy drama directed by Stephen Frears, starring Dustin Hoffman, Stephen Tobolowsky and Tom Arnold. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $19.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hero About?
The premise of Hero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling thief named Bernie Laplante faces a difficult life, estranged from his family and constantly evading the law. When an opportunity arises to rescue survivors of a plane crash, Bernie hopes to find redemption. However, another man claiming to be the hero complicates matters, forcing Bernie to question his own motives and confront his identity in the midst of a chaotic situation.
Hero Cast
Dustin Hoffman leads the cast, with Stephen Tobolowsky and Tom Arnold. Directed by Stephen Frears; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Frears
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Hero Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hero 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Hero Plot Summary
What happens in Hero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bernie LaPlante, a small-time pickpocket, quietly performs a life-saving act when he anonymously rescues survivors from a crash of Flight 104, including Gale Gayley. Yet his generosity sits beside his petty crime, as he also pockets Gale’s purse, losing a shoe in the process. After his car breaks down, he flags down John Bubber, a homeless Vietnam War veteran, and recounts the rescue, even giving him his remaining shoe to take credit for the act.
Full summary
The whole story of Hero, scene by scene
Hero Box Office
Hero grossed $19.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.5M
- US & Canada
- $19.5M
Hero Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know Hero?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the small‑time pickpocket who rescues the Flight 104 survivors?
Cars in Hero
32 cars on screen, including the 1977 Datsun B210 Coupé and the 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire.
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1977 Datsun B210 Coupé Important role -
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role
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Hero FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hero?
Hero runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Hero released?
Hero was released on October 2, 1992.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Stephen Frears.
More films by Stephen Frears Who is in the cast of Hero?
Hero stars Dustin Hoffman, Stephen Tobolowsky and Tom Arnold, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Hero make at the box office?
Hero grossed $19.5 million worldwide.
How is Hero rated?
Hero has 61 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hero in?
The original language of Hero is Chinese.
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