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Hero for a Day

6.519391h 6mNRMovieDrama

When a night watchman is mistaken for a wealthy college alumnus, his family and friends help him go along with the pretense.

DirectorHarold Young
WritersMatt Taylor·Harold Buchman
ProducerKen Goldsmith

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Cast · Directed by Harold Young

ALAnita Louise
Anita Louise
Sylvia Higgins
DFDick Foran
Dick Foran
Brainy Thornton
CGCharley Grapewin
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Frank "Lucky" Higgins
EDEmma Dunn
Emma Dunn
Emmy "Moms" Higgins
DHDavid Holt
David Holt
Billy Higgins
BCBerton Churchill
Berton Churchill
E.A. Dow
SHSamuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds
"Dutch" Bronson
RLRichard Lane
Richard Lane
Abbott
JMJerry Marlowe
Jerry Marlowe
Fitz
FRFrances Robinson
Frances Robinson
Jean
DADorothy Arnold
Dorothy Arnold
Dorothy
JGJohn Gallaudet
John Gallaudet
Kelly

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Hero for a Day — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hero for a Day?

Hero for a Day isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Hero for a Day on Netflix?

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

Is Hero for a Day on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Hero for a Day for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Hero for a Day?

Hero for a Day hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 24, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.