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A Modern Hero

7.019341h 11mMovieDramaRomance

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

DirectorG.W. Pabst
WritersGene Markey·Kathryn Scola

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Cast · Directed by G.W. Pabst

RBRichard Barthelmess
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
JMJean Muir
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy
MRMarjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais
VTVerree Teasdale
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston
FEFlorence Eldridge
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst
DBDorothy Burgess
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier
HCHobart Cavanaugh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller
WJWilliam Janney
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy
AHArthur Hohl
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint
TNTheodore Newton
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
MTMaidel Turner
Maidel Turner
Aunt Clara Weingartner
MRMickey Rentschler
Mickey Rentschler
Young Pierre as a Child

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A Modern Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Modern Hero?

A Modern Hero isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Modern Hero on Netflix?

No, A Modern Hero is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is A Modern Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

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A Modern Hero hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 9, 1934. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.