The Hero
En route to Delhi to receive an award, a Bengali film star reevaluates his success through his fellow passengers, dreams, and past experiences.
Directed by Satyajit Ray · Drama · 117 min · 1966
Director
Satyajit Ray
Studio
N/A
Release
06 May 1966
Runtime
117 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Uttam Kumar
Sharmila Tagore
Bireswar Sen
Did You Know?
Satyajit Ray has directed 8 films in our catalog, including The Big City, Charulata.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
The Hero holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (5,581 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (5,581 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hero's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Hero holds a 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Hero's IMDb rating?+
The Hero has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 5,581 votes.
Is The Hero good? What are critics saying?+
The Hero holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (5,581 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is The Hero?+
The Hero has a runtime of 117 min.
Who directed The Hero?+
The Hero was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Where can I watch The Hero?+
The Hero is available to stream, rent, or buy on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
