Toto the Hero
1991, French. Directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Toto the Hero
Toto the Hero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
Free
KanopyAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jaco Van DormaelDirector
- Michel BouquetOld Thomas
- Thomas GodetChild Thomas
- Gisela UhlenOld Evelyne
- Jo De BackerAdult Thomas
- Mireille PerrierAdult Evelyne
- Sandrine BlanckeAlice
- Peter BöhlkeOld Alfred
- Didier FerneyAdult Alfred
- Hugo Harold-HarrisonChild Alfred
- Pascal DuquenneAdult Cèlestin
- Karim MoussatiChild Cèlestin
- Léopold Verlaine-CorbionBaby Thomas
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1991
- Original title
- Toto le héros
- Country
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Written by
- Didier De Neck, Pascal Lonhay, Jaco Van Dormael
- Box office
- $1.2M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Toto the Hero
Peggy Sue Got Married
1986 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Darby and the Dead
2022 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Being John Malkovich
1999 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Vesper
2022 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Clique
2008 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Incredible But True
2022 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Donnie Darko
2001 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Real Women Have Curves
2002 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Zero Theorem
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Toto the Hero: quick answers
Is Toto the Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Toto the Hero?
Toto the Hero runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Toto the Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Toto the Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Toto the Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Toto the Hero yet.
Which OTT platform is Toto the Hero on?
Toto the Hero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Toto the Hero?
If you liked Toto the Hero, try Peggy Sue Got Married, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling, Darby and the Dead.
Who directed Toto the Hero?
Toto the Hero (1991) was directed by Jaco Van Dormael and stars Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet, Gisela Uhlen.