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The Problem of the Hero

2023Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes93%–

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

"Not every friendship can survive the artistic process."

In 1940, author Richard Wright turns to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green to help adapt his best-selling book, Native Son, into a Broadway play. Days from opening night, they differ over a single page of the script.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical
  • Social Commentary
  • Showbiz
  • Play Adaptation
  • Racial Tensions
  • Intellectual Conflict
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Shaun Dozier
Written by
Ian L. Finley, James A. Hodge
Produced by
Ayana Johnson
Music by
Fred Story, Lenora Zenzalai Helm

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Facts

February 17, 2023 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released
February 17, 2023
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$200,000
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Problem of the Hero?"

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Where can I stream The Problem of the Hero?

KanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Problem of the Hero is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Problem of the Hero worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Problem of the Hero plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.