Where can I stream the movie The Hero (1966)?

The Hero is streaming on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Can I watch The Hero for free?

The Hero is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.

Is The Hero on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch The Hero on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Movie

Where to watch The Hero

1966Not Rated1h 57m

You can watch the movie The Hero on The Criterion Channel in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

8.3IMDb100%Rotten Tomatoes

Drama

Where to watch The Hero

Stream

The Criterion ChannelHD

Rent or buy

Streaming rights change frequently, so we recheck regularly.

What it's about

Matinee idol Arindam Mukherjee (Uttam Kumar) is going by train to collect an acting award. On the train, he is confronted by journalist Aditi (Sharmila Tagore) who somewhat unwillingly starts to take his interview. Arindam, won over by Aditi's naivete, starts to disclose his past, fears, and secrets. On a parallel track, a number of sub-plots unfold (involving an advertising executive and his wife, a businessman and his family, a silent swami and a cranky old man) to reveal the hypocrisies and frailties of the society. The film reaches a climax when Arindam, overcome by his guilt, contemplates suicide and Aditi dissuades him. The next morning, Aditi, who had surreptitiously taken notes of their conversation destroys them, not wanting to reveal Arindam's darkest secrets. When the train reaches its destination, Arindam alights and is surrounded by his fans--back to his normal star self where there is no place for guilt, confessions, or Aditi.

Cast and crew

Director: Satyajit Ray
Writer: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen

Details

Released: 1966-05-06
Language: Bengali
Country: India
Awards: 8 wins & 1 nomination total

Where to watch The Hero — common questions

Where to watch The Hero?: You can watch the movie The Hero on The Criterion Channel in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch The Hero?: You can watch the movie The Hero on The Criterion Channel in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I stream the movie The Hero (1966)?: The Hero is streaming on The Criterion Channel in the United States.
Can I watch The Hero for free?: The Hero is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.
Is The Hero on The Criterion Channel?: Yes. You can watch The Hero on The Criterion Channel in the United States.