A Self-Made Hero
1996, French. Directed by Jacques Audiard.
Set in France at the end of World War II Albert Dehousse finds out his father wasn't a war hero and his mother is a collaborator.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques AudiardDirector
- Mathieu KassovitzAlbert Dehousse
- Anouk GrinbergServane
- Sandrine KiberlainYvette
- Albert DupontelDionnet
- Jean-Louis TrintignantAlbert Dehousse (old)
- Nadia BarentinMadame Louvier / Madame Revuz / The General's Wife
- Bernard BlochErnst
- François ChattotLouvier
- Philippe DuclosCaron
- Danièle LebrunMadame Dehousse
- Armand de Baudry d'AssonMan "English girls"
- Wilfred BenaïcheHenry Nervoix
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1996
- Original title
- Un héros très discret
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alain Le Henry, Jacques Audiard
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A Self-Made Hero: quick answers
Is A Self-Made Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Self-Made Hero?
A Self-Made Hero runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does A Self-Made Hero have a post-credits scene?
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A Self-Made Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Self-Made Hero on?
A Self-Made Hero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Self-Made Hero?
If you liked A Self-Made Hero, try Mister Roberts, Little Boy, Battleground.
Who directed A Self-Made Hero?
A Self-Made Hero (1996) was directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Mathieu Kassovitz, Anouk Grinberg, Sandrine Kiberlain.