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The True Hero

8.019941h 37mMovieActionCrime

An ex-con has spent the last ten years of his life in prison for defending the lives of his best friend and his best friend's sister. While in jail he learns to become a teacher's aide. In school he comes across these troubled teens who…

DirectorJoe Cheung Tung-Cho
WritersJoe Cheung Tung-Cho·Yeuk-Kwong Yuen

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Cast · Directed by Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

SYSimon Yam
Simon Yam
Cheung Chi-Wing
AWAnita Yuen Wing-yee
Anita Yuen Wing-yee
Hung
JYJohn Tang Yat-kwan
John Tang Yat-kwan
Kit
DTDerek Yee Tung-Sing
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Principal Chun
LTLawrence Cheng Tan-shui
Lawrence Cheng Tan-shui
Joe
ATAustin Wai Tin-chi
Austin Wai Tin-chi
Brother Four
JTJohn Ching Tung
John Ching Tung
Brother Tiger
CH
Christine Hung Hiu-Wan
JWJacqueline Law Wai-Guen
Jacqueline Law Wai-Guen
Miss Ho
DKDennis Chan Kwok-San
Dennis Chan Kwok-San
MMManfred Wong Man-chun
Manfred Wong Man-chun
CTChan Tat-Kwong
Chan Tat-Kwong

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The True Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The True Hero?

The True Hero isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The True Hero on Netflix?

No, The True Hero is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The True Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The True Hero for free?

The True Hero 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 The True Hero?

The True 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 December 17, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.