A Hero Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 9, 2022

A Hero

Release Date: Friday, January 7, 2022 Limited Friday, January 21, 2022 Prime Video

Director: Asghar Farhadi

Starring: Amir Jadidi • Mohsen Tanabandeh • Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy • Sarina Farhadi

N/A Drama 2 hrs, 7 m

2.88 / 5.0

63% WILL SEE 37% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Rahim is in jail for a debt he hasn't been able to pay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor to withdraw his complaint in exchange for paying back part of the debt. Rahim is then confronted with a crisis he would never have imagined.

Drama Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in A Hero – Cast List

Who is making A Hero – Crew List

A look at A Hero behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Asghar Farhadi last helmed Everybody Knows and The Salesman. The film's writer Asghar Farhadi last penned Everybody Knows and The Salesman.

Director: Asghar Farhadi
Screenwriter: Asghar Farhadi

Studio: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the A Hero

Key Facts

Won Farhadi the Grand Prix prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film was shot in Shiraz, Iran.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2021

Completed

Changed A Hero movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 2 hrs, 7 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Ghahreman
Language: English

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A Hero Release Date: When was the film released?

A Hero was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 7 , 2022. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including The 355, American Siege and See for Me. As a limited release, A Hero was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for A Hero is currently being determined. Stay tuned!