Modest Heroes
ちいさな英雄－カニとタマゴと透明人間－
Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.
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Streaming now in the United States on Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 [Official US Trailer, GKIDS - Jan 10 & 12]
Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 – Modest Heroes: Official Trailer
Modest Heroes - Ponoc Short Films Theatre (Official) Teaser Trailer
Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 - Official Clip "Invisible"
Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 - Official Clip "Kanini & Kanino"
Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 - Official Clip "Life Ain't Gonna Lose"
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Frequently asked questions about Modest Heroes
Where can I watch Modest Heroes in the United States?
Modest Heroes is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Modest Heroes for free?
Modest Heroes streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.6 on IMDb, and 52% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes stars Min Tanaka, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Joe Odagiri, Fumino Kimura, and Rio Suzuki. Yoshiyuki Momose is the director and Akihiko Yamashita is the director.
How long is Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes runs 54m.
When did Modest Heroes come out?
Modest Heroes was released on August 24, 2018.
Which studio made Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes was produced by TOHO, STUDIO PONOC, and dentsu in Japan.
What language is Modest Heroes in?
Modest Heroes is in Japanese, and its original title is ちいさな英雄－カニとタマゴと透明人間－.
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. Streaming availability checked September 2026.