Local Hero
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Based on audience scoresAn American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
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Frequently asked questions about Local Hero
Where can I watch Local Hero?
Local Hero is available to stream on YouTube Free in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is Local Hero about?
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
What are the ratings for Local Hero?
Local Hero scores 6.8 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Local Hero?
Local Hero stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay, and Peter Capaldi.
When did Local Hero come out?
Local Hero was released in 1983.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.