Hero (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1983, Hero is a romance film directed by Subhash Ghai, running about 173 minutes. “A musical love story of a criminal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hero is the story of a criminal transforming and evolving as a good person under the influence of love. Jackie is a baddie with a heart of gold though, who has to settle scores with the area's 'Thakur' and his police officer son Sanjeev Kumar. So he opts for kidnapping their soft spot, Radha, Thakur khandaan's only daughter. Radha is given to understand that Jackie and his gang are police people who have taken her away to the safety of jungles because their house has been invaded by dacoits. The rest of the story is about the gang's camaraderie with Radha in sylvan spots and the discovery of truth by Radha.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Sanjeev Kumar as Damodar Mathur, Shammi Kapoor as Retd. IGP Shrikanth Mathur, Jackie Shroff as Jackie Dada / Jaikishan and Meenakshi Seshadri as Radha Mathur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero (1983)?
- In US, Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Meenakshi Seshadri and Amrish Puri.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.