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American Hero

5.520151h 26m15MovieActionComedyScience Fiction

Melvin, a reluctant hero who is far from super, has been suppressing his telekinetic powers for years with booze, drugs, and women. In the process, he has failed at practically everything, most of all as a parent to his son. After a brush…

DirectorNick Love
WriterNick Love

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nick Love

SDStephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Melvin
EGEddie Griffin
Eddie Griffin
Lucille
LJLuis Da Silva, Jr.
Luis Da Silva, Jr.
Lyle
CBChristopher Berry
Christopher Berry
Danny
YMYohance Myles
Yohance Myles
Lucas
ACAndrea Cohen
Andrea Cohen
Eileen Hesper
RGRaeden Greer
Raeden Greer
Clarice Hesper
CW
Countrified Wedman
Nathan
RLRobert Larriviere
Robert Larriviere
Doctor
PYPhillip Youmans
Phillip Youmans
Kid
JBJonathan Billions
Jonathan Billions
Rex
CH
Christopher Paul Horne
Jeffrey

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American Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Hero?

American Hero isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is American Hero on Netflix?

No, American Hero is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is American Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

American Hero isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch American Hero for free?

American Hero isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.