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About a Hero

5.520241h 24mMovieCrimeDocumentaryMystery

After a local factory worker named Dorem Clery dies under mysterious circumstances, Werner Herzog travels to Getunkirchenburg to investigate his perplexing death. But Herzog, our narrator, is not who he seems, and the film is not what we expect…

DirectorPiotr Winiewicz
WriterAnna Juul
ProducersRikke Tambo Andersen·Mads Damsbo

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

About a Hero isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Denmark. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Piotr Winiewicz

WHWerner Herzog
Werner Herzog
IB
Imme Beccard
Mrs Clery
VKVicky Krieps
Vicky Krieps
The Reporter
BGBoris Groys
Boris Groys
CMCharles Mudede
Charles Mudede
SFStephen Fry
Stephen Fry
SD
Stephanie Dinkins
BTBernd Tauber
Bernd Tauber
The Neighbour
SB
Steffen Böye
Priest
TE
Thomas Ebert
The Police Officer
CP
Christian Preuss
Herman Berger
BRBianca Rusu
Bianca Rusu
Emma

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About a Hero — streaming FAQ

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About a Hero isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Denmark. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is About a Hero on Netflix?

No, About a Hero is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is About a Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

No, About a Hero isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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About a Hero isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.