The Hero
Director: Brett Haley
Actors: Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Krysten Ritter
PlotLee Hayden is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving past glories with his drug dealer, Jeremy, and recording voice-overs for commercials. Lee’s life takes an unexpected turn when he receives shocking health news. This revelation pushes him into a deep retrospective where he contemplates his legacy, reconciliation with his estranged daughter, Lucy, and the choices that brought him to this point.
A chance meeting with stand-up comic Charlotte sparks an unexpected romance and new purpose in his life, providing Lee with moments of genuine happiness amidst the upheaval. However, as their relationship grows deeper, Lee is forced to confront the realities of his past actions and their impact on those closest to him. Trying to embrace both his fading fame and an unforeseen future, Lee navigates through a world of personal reckonings and professional rediscoveries.
Writers: Brett Haley, Marc Basch
Release Date: 09 Jun 2017
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"The Hero" is an unoriginal yet engaging film buoyed by Sam Elliott's rugged performance, solid technical specs, and a decent selection of extras—worth a rental.
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