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Nobody's Hero (2023): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Nobody's Hero is a 2023 comedy directed by Alain Guiraudie, starring Jean-Charles Clichet as Médéric, Noémie Lvovsky and Farida Rahouadj. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $378,956 worldwide. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
worldwide gross
$379K
Echo Score
52
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Nobody's Hero (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nobody's Hero About?

The premise of Nobody's Hero without spoilers.

Following a terrorist attack in Clermont-Ferrand, France, the budding romance between Isadora and Médéric is abruptly halted while they are staying at a city hotel. Amidst the ensuing chaos, Médéric’s feelings for Isadora are challenged as he confronts jealousy, suspicion, and forms unexpected alliances in a city gripped by fear and uncertainty.

Nobody's Hero Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gay interest
  • female pubic hair
  • male full frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • satire
  • terrorism
  • sex worker
  • violence
  • christmas time
  • prostitution
  • terror attack
  • clermont ferrand france
+38 more
  • social media
  • linux
  • dream sequence
  • nightmare
  • waking up from a nightmare
  • muslim
  • gay
  • unsimulated cunnilingus
  • female rear nudity
  • erect penis
  • saggy breasts
  • male rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • male pubic hair
  • female full frontal nudity
  • wife beaten up by husband
  • large breasts
  • simulated blowjob
  • married prostitute
  • intense female orgasm
  • simulated oral sex
  • older prostitute
  • cuckolded husband
  • cheating wife
  • sex in church
  • christmas
  • satire comedy
  • city
  • love
  • erection
  • orgasm
  • oral sex
  • france
  • christmas eve
  • prayer
  • prostitute wife
  • mature woman younger man sex
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

Nobody's Hero Cast & Characters

Jean-Charles Clichet leads the cast as Médéric, with Noémie Lvovsky as Isadora, prostitute and Farida Rahouadj as Mme El Alaoui. Directed by Alain Guiraudie; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alain Guiraudie

More films directed by Alain Guiraudie, best-rated first: The King of Escape, Misericordia, Stranger by the Lake and Staying Vertical.

Full filmography
Ratings

Nobody's Hero Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Nobody's Hero 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 52/100, strongest in art & craft (60) and weakest in story & flow (45).

52 /100

Nobody's Hero Echo Score Breakdown

Nobody’s Hero offers an ambitious blend of social satire and farcical sex comedy that results in a mixed viewing experience. Critics acknowledge the film’s originality and willingness to confront topical issues, yet many note an uneven tone, heavy-handed humor, and underdeveloped narrative threads. The polarised reactions produce a score that reflects both the film’s inventive moments and its structural inconsistencies, landing it in the middle of the rating spectrum.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    ART: The film’s direction pursues a daring mixture of satire and farce, resulting in a visually bold yet uneven presentation. While some reviewers commend Guiraudie’s original method of shaping scenes, others point to low energy and a distracted aesthetic that hampers cohesion. Consequently, the craftsmanship is viewed as moderately effective, reflecting both inventive choices and uneven execution.

  • Character & Emotion 48

    CHARACTER: The ensemble struggles to achieve depth, with critics noting that marginalised figures remain under‑developed and the chemistry feels forced. Some commentators appreciate the unpredictability of character actions, describing moments of engagement, yet the majority highlight a lack of rounded personalities. Overall, performances are regarded as uneven, limiting emotional resonance.

  • Story & Flow 45

    STORY: Plot development oscillates between biting satire and broad farce, creating a measured pacing that many find uneven. Reviewers commend the film’s ambition and topical relevance, yet criticize its scattered narrative threads and insufficient cohesion. The resulting assessment sees the story as conceptually bold but structurally flawed.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    SENSORY: The auditory and visual design receives limited commentary, with occasional references to a loud make‑out scene and low‑energy execution. While the film’s stylistic choices aim for a stark, confrontational tone, the lack of distinct soundtrack highlights and muted sound design reduce sensory impact. Consequently, the sensory experience is judged as modest and uneven.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    REWATCH: The film’s unpredictable moments generate occasional intrigue, suggesting some replay value for viewers drawn to its daring premise. However, pervasive tonal inconsistency, heavy‑handed comedy, and fragmented storytelling diminish lasting appeal. Accordingly, the rewatch factor is seen as limited, offering brief curiosity but lacking sustained engagement.

Box office

Nobody's Hero Box Office

Nobody's Hero grossed $378,956 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$379K

International
$379K
Videos

Nobody's Hero Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Nobody's Hero.

Official Trailer
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Nobody's Hero Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Come” and “I Will Take You There”.

Also known as
  • Come
  • I Will Take You There
  • L’innamorato, l’arabo e la passeggiatrice
  • Пойдем со мной
  • 跟我走吧
  • 노바디즈 히어로
  • Biegacz, dziwka
  • Arab, mąż
  • Un héroe anónimo
  • Un heroi anònim
  • L'innamorato, l'arabo e la passeggiatrice
  • Hrdina nikoho
+1 more
  • Ήρωας κανενός

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Nobody's Hero FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Nobody's Hero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nobody's Hero?

Nobody's Hero runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Nobody's Hero released?

Nobody's Hero was released on June 16, 2023.

Who directed Nobody's Hero?

Nobody's Hero was directed by Alain Guiraudie.

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Who is in the cast of Nobody's Hero?

Nobody's Hero stars Jean-Charles Clichet as Médéric, Noémie Lvovsky as Isadora, prostitute and Farida Rahouadj as Mme El Alaoui, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Nobody's Hero make at the box office?

Nobody's Hero grossed $378,956 worldwide.

How is Nobody's Hero rated?

Nobody's Hero has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Nobody's Hero have a post-credit scene?

No. Nobody's Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Nobody's Hero in?

The original language of Nobody's Hero is French.

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