Hero at Large
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.
Where to stream Hero at Large
Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Hero at Large
Where can I watch Hero at Large in the United States?
Hero at Large is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Hero at Large?
Hero at Large scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Hero at Large?
Hero at Large stars John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy, and Harry Bellaver. Martin Davidson is the director.
How long is Hero at Large?
Hero at Large runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did Hero at Large come out?
Hero at Large was released on February 8, 1980.
Which studio made Hero at Large?
Hero at Large was produced by Kings Road Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
How much did Hero at Large make at the box office?
Hero at Large grossed $15,934,737 worldwide.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked November 2026.