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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
ProducersErik Rommesmo·Houston King

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hero on Netflix?

No, The Hero is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Hero is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Hero for free?

The Hero is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.