Hero at Large

Where to Watch Hero at Large (1980) (Legally)

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Feb 8, 1980 US 98 min PG
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
44 votes
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Where to watch “Hero at Large” (1980) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1980), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Action, Comedy, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 98 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 5.9/10 from about 44 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

crime fighter, superhero

Official trailer

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Plot

An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.

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Gallery

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Main cast

John Ritter
as Steve Nichols
Anne Archer
as J. Marsh
Bert Convy
as Walter Reeves
Kevin McCarthy
as Calvin Donnelly
Anita Dangler
as Mrs. Havacheck
Jane Hallaren
as Gloria Preston
Allan Rich
as Marty Fields