Hero 1992

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
26%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
39%
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Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.

Dustin Hoffman

as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante

Geena Davis

as Gale Gayley

Andy Garcia

as John Bubber

Joan Cusack

as Evelyn Laplante

Kevin J. O'Connor

as Chucky

Chevy Chase

as Deke - Channel 4 News Director

Maury Chaykin

as Winston

Stephen Tobolowsky

as Wallace

Christian Clemenson

as James Conklin

Tom Arnold

as Chick

Director:

Stephen Frears

Writer:

David Webb Peoples, Alvin Sargent, Laura Ziskin

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1992 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

117 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Hero

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante

Geena Davis

as Gale Gayley

Andy Garcia

as John Bubber

Joan Cusack

as Evelyn Laplante

Kevin J. O'Connor

as Chucky

Chevy Chase

as Deke - Channel 4 News Director

Maury Chaykin

as Winston

Stephen Tobolowsky

as Wallace

Christian Clemenson

as James Conklin

Tom Arnold

as Chick

Warren Berlinger

as Judge Goines

Cady Huffman

as Flight Attendant Leslie

Susie Cusack

as Donna O'Day

James Madio

as Joey Laplante

Daniel Baldwin

as Fireman Denton

Richard Riehle

as Robinson

Don Yesso

as Elliott

Don Pugsley

as Jury Foreman

Lee Wilkof

as Prosecutor

Steven Elkins

as First Bailiff

Leslie Jordan

as Court Official

Raymond Fitzpatrick

as Second Bailiff

Bobby Collins

as Mendoza

Ric Salinas

as Mendoza's Friend

Richard Montoya

as Vargas

Herbert Siguenza

as Espinosa

Don S. Davis

as Probation Officer

Darrell Larson

as Flight Attendant Freddy

Harry Northup

as Mr. Fletcher

Jordan Bond

as Richie Fletcher

Eric Poppick

as Mr. Smith

Julia Barry

as Kelly

Marnie Mosiman

as Susan

William Duff-Griffin

as Mr. Brown

Peggy Roeder

as Bag Lady on TV

Kate Butler

as Makeup Artist

Kevin Jackson

as Inspector Dayton

Don Gazzaniga

as Fire Captain

Lance Kinsey

as Paramedic

Michael Talbott

as State Police Officer

John Ackerman

as Bag Man

Paul Hewitt

as Parker

Marita Geraghty

as Joan

Shirley Pierce

as Anchorwoman - Channel 4

Sam Derence

as Reporter - Channel 8

Rick Plastina

as Reporter - Channel 13

Martin Starr

as Allen in Coma

Jeff Garlin

as News Vendor

John M. Watson Sr.

as African American Wannabee

John Mohrlein

as Fighter Wannabee

Tony Fitzpatrick

as Fighter Wannabee

Vito D'Ambrosio

as Another Wannabee

Jay Leggett

as Mud Face Wannabee

Dev Kennedy

as Tall Wannabee

Darryl Davis

as Tough Prisoner

Turk Muller

as Tough Prisoner

James Alfred Whitaker

as Tough Prisoner

Collins Williams Daniels

as Rasta Prisoner

I.M. Hobson

as Waiter/Captain

William Newman

as Millionaire

Clea Lewis

as Sylvia

Jeff Kline

as Street Kid

John Merrill

as Street Kid

Lynn Oddo

as Buxom Woman

Milton L. Cobb

as Viet Nam Vet

Robert Pabst

as Viet Nam Vet

Tom Milanovich

as Guard at Jail

Cordis Heard

as Nurse Roberts

Mandy Duncan

as Teen in Hospital

Gerardo Murillo-Carr

as Teen in Hospital

Henry Brown

as Hospital Guard

Robert Munns

as Doctor

Tamar Teufenkjian

as Child in Hospital

Jose Reyes

as Child in Hospital

Michael Mullen

as Child in Hospital

D'Angelo Ferreri

as Child in Hospital

Kody Cullum

as Child in Hospital

Heidi McNeal

as Teenage Girl in Hospital

Michael O'Dwyer

as Cop at Hospital

Edwin Scheibner

as Donna's Boyfriend

James T. Callahan

as Police Chief

D. David Morin

as Fireman on Ledge

Daniel T. Healy

as George Bush Look A-Like

Margery Jane Ross

as Barbara Bush Look A-Like

Edward Herrmann

as Mr. Broadman - Man Committing Suicide

Fisher Stevens

as Director of Channel 4 Crash Feature

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