American Hero (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2015, American Hero is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Nick Love, running about 86 minutes. “From zero to superhero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melvin, a reluctant hero who is far from super, has been suppressing his telekinetic powers for years with booze, drugs, and women. In the process, he has failed at practically everything, most of all as a parent to his son. After a brush with death, Melvin decides to use his powers for good and clean up the streets of New Orleans with the help of his best friend/definitely-not-a-sidekick, Lucille. For a man who can do the impossible, it might be a fight even he can’t win.
Who’s in it. American Hero stars Stephen Dorff as Melvin, Luis Da Silva Jr. as Lyle, Eddie Griffin as Lucille and Christopher Berry as Danny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, American Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Hero (2015)?
- In US, American Hero is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Hero worth watching?
- American Hero holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Hero?
- American Hero stars Stephen Dorff, Luis Da Silva Jr., Eddie Griffin, Christopher Berry and Bill Billions.