The Hero

2017
R
1h 36m

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6.5/10

11K

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Lee Hayden is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.

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Contemporary Western Drama Romance

An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

11K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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The Hero: Lee Charlotte

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Trivia
First theatrical feature film in about a decade (or ten years) for actress Katharine Ross.

Goofs
The length of Charlotte's eyebrows change throughout the film.

Quotes
Jeremy Frost: Question: Do you like hearing about other people's dreams?
Lee Hayden: I don't know... Sure.
Jeremy Frost: Really?
Lee Hayden: Yeah.
Jeremy Frost: Because for me... hearing about other people's dreams is...
Lee Hayden: You're telling me you don't wanna hear about my dream?
Jeremy Frost: Yeah.
Lee Hayden: Fuck you!
Jeremy Frost: It just doesn't interest me, man. Think about it. I mean, it's your dream.
Lee Hayden: What about movies? Do they interest you?
Jeremy Frost: Yeah, I love movies.
Lee Hayden: Movies are other people's dreams.

Connections
Featured in Conan: Nick Offerman/Annabelle Wallis/Mark Normand (2017)

Soundtracks
Baby Why
Written by Coxsone Dodd (as Clement Dodd) (BMI)
Performed by The Cables
Courtesy of Studio One
Under license from Third Side Music

Sam Elliott is a Legend. Simple as. This film is a beautiful, poignant touching gem. No spoilers whatsoever here or plot details. I will simply say - do yourself a favor and see it. It is an amazing life-affirming film that makes you look long and hard at your own mortality. It makes you ask the questions : What would I do? How would I react, if I had to face that situation?

Also. We guys should all be so lucky, to look as amazing as Sam at that age. I hope I do.

See 'The Hero.' it is a touching piece of work.