The Hero
Synopsis
Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Hero (2017) | Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-18
Top Cast
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Sam Elliott
Lee Hayden
Laura Prepon
Charlotte Dylan
Nick Offerman
Jeremy Frost
Krysten Ritter
Lucy Hayden
Katharine Ross
Valarie Hayden
Doug Cox
Doctor
Max Gail
Gary Babcock
Jackie Joyner
Betsy
Patrika Darbo
Diane
Ali Wong
Ali Wong
Frank Collison
Man in Dream
Andy Allo
Bartender
Cameron Esposito
Cameron Esposito
Linda Lee McBride
Linda
Christopher May
Director
Todd Giebenhain
Actor
Demetrios Saites
Paparazzi Cameraman
Norman De Buck
Bounty Hunter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Haley
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett Haley, Marc Basch
- Original Score
- Keegan DeWitt
- Original Title
- The Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Northern Lights Films, Park Pictures Features, Houston King Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Haley
Brett Haley, Marc Basch
Keegan DeWitt
Rob Givens
Brett Haley
Erik Rommesmo, Houston King, Sam Bisbee, Lance Acord, Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Haley
Writer
Brett Haley
Director
Marc Basch
Writer
Brett Haley
Editor
Rob Givens
Director of Photography
Erik Rommesmo
Producer
Houston King
Producer
Sam Bisbee
Producer
Alana Morshead
Costume Design
Keegan DeWitt
Original Music Composer
Eric J. Archer
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hero
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What is The Hero about?
Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.
Who directed The Hero?
The Hero was directed by Brett Haley.
Who stars in The Hero?
The principal cast of The Hero includes Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter, Katharine Ross.
When was The Hero released and how long is it?
The Hero was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The Hero make at the box office?
The Hero grossed $4.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hero was composed by Keegan DeWitt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hero?
The Hero holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).