Hero

Name: Hero
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 2019-12-18
Duration: 2 h 39 min
Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Arjun Sarja, Abhay Deol, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Ivana

2019·Movie

·2h 39min·

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline7
Fast Pace7
Violence7

Heart

Hopeful

Hopefulness7
Catharsis6
Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Physical Comedy4
Dark Humor4
Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6
Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue7
Direction6
Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Hero is thrilling, fast-paced, and violent.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.

Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Heart

Medium

Hopeful

Emotionally, it's hopeful.

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All heart traits

Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.

Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life

Its world is built around everyday modern life.

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All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.

Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

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About

A fraudster gets to fulfill his childhood dream of being a superhero when he takes on a ruthless businessman whose business strategy is to crush the dreams of children.

Superhero Origin StorySocially ConsciousAction & ComedyDavid vs. GoliathPop Culture ThemesModern Indian CinemaVisually DrivenFast-Paced NarrativeCritique of Capitalism

Actors

Sivakarthikeyan

Sakthivel "Sakthi"

Arjun Sarja

Sathyamoorthy "Moorthy"

Abhay Deol

Mahadev

Kalyani Priyadarshan

Meera

Ivana

Mathi

Robo Shankar

Inbaraj "Ink"

Elango Kumaravel

Mathi's Father

N. Azhagamperumal

Sakthi's Father

Thangapandiyan

TV Viewer

Prem

Police Officer

Crew

Directed by:

P. S. Mithran

Written by:

P. S. Mithran, Pa. Vijay, Pon Parthiban

Produced by:

R. D. Raja, Kotapadi J Rajesh, T Ezhumalaiyan

Composed by:

Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Hero legally?

Prime

Hero is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hero worth watching?

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.