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The Hero

6.120171h 37mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorBrett Haley
WritersBrett Haley·Marc Basch
ProducersSam Bisbee·Houston King

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brett Haley

SESam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Lee Hayden
LPLaura Prepon
Laura Prepon
Charlotte Dylan
NONick Offerman
Nick Offerman
Jeremy Frost
KRKrysten Ritter
Krysten Ritter
Lucy Hayden
KRKatharine Ross
Katharine Ross
Valarie Hayden
DCDoug Cox
Doug Cox
Doctor
MGMax Gail
Max Gail
Gary Babcock
JJJackie Joyner
Jackie Joyner
Betsy
PDPatrika Darbo
Patrika Darbo
Diane
AWAli Wong
Ali Wong
Ali Wong
FCFrank Collison
Frank Collison
Man in Dream
AAAndy Allo
Andy Allo
Bartender

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The Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hero?

The Hero isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Hero on Netflix?

No, The Hero is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Hero for free?

The Hero isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.