The Hero

The Hero

2017 · 97 min · EN · R · 6.1 (206 votes)
Dir. Brett Haley · Starring Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter, Katharine Ross, Doug Cox · Music Keegan DeWitt
Drama

Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.

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A poignant, character-driven drama about an aging actor reflecting on his life. It's a quiet, introspective film filled with wry humor and a deep sense of melancholy. Perfect for a contemplative evening.

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