Maniac Hero (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, Maniac Hero is an action and comedy film directed by Keisuke Toyoshima, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Nakatsu was laid off at his company and now works part-time at a convenience store. One day, Nakatsu forms a vigilante group to protect his town with Toshida, who has a mysterious physical ability, Kanari, who is a female high school student with excellent information gathering abilities, and Kusaki, who wields hammers under his sleeves. As they punish evil doers, the group gains popular support and flourish.
Who’s in it. Maniac Hero stars Masahiro Higashide as Hidetoshi Nakatsu, Masataka Kubota as Makoto Toshida, Nana Komatsu as Terasawa Kaori and Tsurutarō Kataoka as Kusaka Kozo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Maniac Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maniac Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maniac 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 Maniac Hero (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maniac Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maniac Hero worth watching?
- Maniac Hero holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maniac Hero?
- Maniac Hero stars Masahiro Higashide, Masataka Kubota, Nana Komatsu, Tsurutarō Kataoka and Eiichiro Funakoshi.
- When was Maniac Hero released?
- Maniac Hero was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.