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The Hero

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
11K
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Sam Elliott in The Hero (2017)
Lee Hayden is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.
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Contemporary WesternDramaRomance

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  • Director
    • Brett Haley
  • Writers
    • Brett Haley
    • Marc Basch
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Laura Prepon
    • Krysten Ritter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brett Haley
    • Writers
      • Brett Haley
      • Marc Basch
    • Stars
      • Sam Elliott
      • Laura Prepon
      • Krysten Ritter
    • 77User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Clip 1:52
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    The Hero: Lee Charlotte

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    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Lee Hayden
    Laura Prepon
    Laura Prepon
    • Charlotte Dylan
    Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter
    • Lucy Hayden
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Jeremy Frost
    Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross
    • Valarie Hayden
    Ali Wong
    Ali Wong
    • Ali Wong
    Cameron Esposito
    Cameron Esposito
    • Cameron Esposito
    Doug Cox
    Doug Cox
    • Doctor
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Gary Babcock
    Jackie Joyner
    Jackie Joyner
    • Betsy
    Patrika Darbo
    Patrika Darbo
    • Diane
    Frank Collison
    Frank Collison
    • Man in Dream
    Andy Allo
    Andy Allo
    • Bartender
    Linda Lee McBride
    • Linda
    Christopher May
    Christopher May
    • Director
    Demetrios Saites
    • Paparazzi Cameraman
    Norman De Buck
    Norman De Buck
    • Bounty Hunter
    • (uncredited)
    Todd Giebenhain
    Todd Giebenhain
    • Actor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brett Haley
    • Writers
      • Brett Haley
      • Marc Basch
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      First theatrical feature film in about a decade (or ten years) for actress Katharine Ross.
    • Goofs
      The length of Charlotte's eyebrows change throughout the film.
    • Quotes

      Jeremy Frost: Question: Do you like hearing about other people's dreams?

      Lee Hayden: I don't know... Sure.

      Jeremy Frost: Really?

      Lee Hayden: Yeah.

      Jeremy Frost: Because for me... hearing about other people's dreams is...

      Lee Hayden: You're telling me you don't wanna hear about my dream?

      Jeremy Frost: Yeah.

      Lee Hayden: Fuck you!

      Jeremy Frost: It just doesn't interest me, man. Think about it. I mean, it's your dream.

      Lee Hayden: What about movies? Do they interest you?

      Jeremy Frost: Yeah, I love movies.

      Lee Hayden: Movies are other people's dreams.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Nick Offerman/Annabelle Wallis/Mark Normand (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Baby Why
      Written by Coxsone Dodd (as Clement Dodd) (BMI)
      Performed by The Cables
      Courtesy of Studio One
      Under license from Third Side Music

    User reviews77

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    Featured review
    8/10

    A lovely script, a great lead performance and commendable direction

    I do wish the guys who nominate films for the forthcoming Oscars don't miss out on this one. It is one of the best films from USA in a long while. Sam Elliot and Brett Haley deserve a thumbs up. Laura Prepon ought to get picked up for good roles in the future. Sad that TIFF failed to honor this work in the competition.

    A lovely script, a great lead performance and commendable direction. And good to see the return of Katherine Ross--only to team up with her real life husband.
    • JuguAbraham
    • Sep 16, 2017
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Iceberg
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(several exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Houston King Productions
      • Northern Lights Films
      • Northern Lights Films and Media Ventures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,077,333
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,317
      • Jun 11, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,101,699
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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