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Hero in the Family

6.819862h MovieFamilyComedyTV Movie

A teenage son of an astronaut tries to help his father after he and a chimpanzee switch brains as the result of a space flight mis-hap in which the boy must protect the "chimp" in which his...

DirectorMel Damski
WritersGeoffrey Loftus·John Drimmer
ProducerJohn Drimmer

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Cast · Directed by Mel Damski

CCChristopher Collet
Christopher Collet
Benjamin Reed
CDCliff DeYoung
Cliff DeYoung
Digger Reed
AGAnnabeth Gish
Annabeth Gish
Jessie
DCDarleen Carr
Darleen Carr
Lisa Reed
KD
Keith Dorman
Ralph
DWDavid Wohl
David Wohl
Loudon
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
General Presser
JBJay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau
Zoo Guard
BCBernard Cuffling
Bernard Cuffling
Galleria Manager
DDDon S. Davis
Don S. Davis
Capcom
BDBill Dow
Bill Dow
NASA Technician
DHDeryl Hayes
Deryl Hayes
Security Man

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Hero in the Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hero in the Family?

Hero in the Family isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Hero in the Family on Netflix?

No, Hero in the Family is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Hero in the Family on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hero in the Family isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Hero in the Family for free?

Hero in the Family isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Hero in the Family?

Hero in the Family hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 16, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.