Local Hero
1983, English. Directed by Bill Forsyth.
A BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE... A RICH OIL MAN WANTS TO DEVELOP IT. A POOR BEACH BUM WANTS TO LIVE ON IT. AN ENTIRE TOWN WANTS TO PROFIT BY IT. AND A REAL-LIVE MERMAID WANTS TO SAVE IT... ONLY ONE OF THEM WILL GET THEIR WAY.
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 424 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Local Hero
Local Hero is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bill ForsythDirector
- Burt LancasterFelix Happer
- Peter Riegert"Mac" MacIntyre
- Denis LawsonGordon Urquhart
- Fulton MackayBen Knox
- Peter CapaldiDanny Oldsen
- Jennifer BlackStella Urquhart
- Jenny SeagroveMarina
- Norman ChancerMoritz
- Rikki FultonGeddes
- Alex NortonWatt
- Christopher RozyckiVictor
- Gyearbuor AsanteRev Macpherson
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bill Forsyth
- Budget
- $4.2M
- Box office
- $5.9M
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Local Hero: quick answers
Is Local Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 424 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Local Hero?
Local Hero runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Local Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Local Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Local Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Local Hero is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Local Hero on?
Local Hero is streaming on Howdy in India.
What movies are like Local Hero?
If you liked Local Hero, try The Ballad of Wallis Island, Secondhand Lions, Fisherman's Friends.
Who directed Local Hero?
Local Hero (1983) was directed by Bill Forsyth and stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson.