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Heroes

1977Movie1 h 52 minPG

DramaRomance
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic35–Rotten Tomatoes27%53%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Finding the one you love...is finding yourself.

A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to find out what became of the other men in his unit.

Feels like

  • Post-Vietnam Trauma
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholic Road Trip
  • Psychological Drama
  • Critique of War's Effects
  • Searches for Healing
  • Emotional Connection
  • Hope Amidst Despair
  • 70s Cinema Aesthetic

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jeremy Kagan
Written by
James Carabatsos
Produced by
Lawrence Turman, David Foster
Music by
Jack Nitzsche

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Facts

November 4, 1977 · 1 h 52 min · PG

Released
November 4, 1977
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
46 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Heroes?"

Questions about Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heroes?

Netflix

In the United States, Heroes streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Heroes worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Heroes okay for kids?

PGStrong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Heroes good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Heroes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Heroes a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$34 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 10.5 times its budget.