Return of the Hero
2018, French. Directed by Laurent Tirard.
France, 1809. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 661 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Return of the Hero is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Laurent TirardDirector
- Jean DujardinCaptain Charles-Grégoire Neuville
- Mélanie LaurentElisabeth Beaugrand
- Christophe MontenezNicolas Bonvallet
- Fabienne GalulaEugénie
- Noémie MerlantPauline
- Féodor AtkineGeneral Mortier-Duplessis
- Evelyne BuyleMadame Beaugrand
- Aurélie BoquienMadame Dunoyer
- Christian BujeauMonsieur Beaugrand
- Laurent BateauMonsieur Dunoyer
- Jean-Michel LahmiMonsieur Loiseau
- Michèle ClémentVendeuse fromage
Details
- Released
- 14 February 2018
- Original title
- Le retour du héros
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Laurent Tirard, Grégoire Vigneron
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $7.4M
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Return of the Hero: quick answers
Is Return of the Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 661 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Return of the Hero?
Return of the Hero runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Return of the Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Return of the Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Return of the Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Return of the Hero yet.
Which OTT platform is Return of the Hero on?
Return of the Hero is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and OVID in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the Hero?
If you liked Return of the Hero, try Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N., Don't Die Too Hard!, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Return of the Hero?
Return of the Hero (2018) was directed by Laurent Tirard and stars Jean Dujardin, Mélanie Laurent, Christophe Montenez.