Hero Mode (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Hero Mode is a comedy and family film directed by A.J. Tesler, running about 88 minutes. “Every hero has a code.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage coding genius has just 30 days to create the world's greatest video game or his family loses everything. No pressure.
Who’s in it. Hero Mode stars Chris Carpenter as Troy Mayfield, Indiana Massara as Paige, Mira Sorvino as Kate Mayfield and Sean Astin as Jimmy Tisdale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hero Mode has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Fuse+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero Mode page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero Mode tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero Mode (2021)?
- In US, Hero Mode is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Fuse+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero Mode worth watching?
- Hero Mode holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero Mode?
- Hero Mode stars Chris Carpenter, Indiana Massara, Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin and Mary Lynn Rajskub.
- When was Hero Mode released?
- Hero Mode was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.