Hero at Large

Hero at Large (1980)

  • 43% of users liked it
    (1,231 ratings)

John Ritter plays an unsuccessful actor who takes a job posing as comic-book hero Captain Avenger at comics stores and conventions. While thus garbed, Ritter foils a grocery store robbery. He skedaddles from the scene when the cops show up, leading witnesses to assume that he is a genuine costumed… More

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By
Martin Davidson
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Feb 8, 1980 Wide
On DVD
Aug 30, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Michelle Alexandria, Eclipse Magazine

    "Hero At Large," has a lot of heart and soul, it's lack of cynicism is refreshingl. Ritter's performance is low-key and understated, but filled with spirit.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    John Ritter plays a guy who's not very different from himself or any of the other roles I've ever seen him in, so it's not a stretch for him to play. The other actors are okay, but no one really stands out. The plot is predictable, and I swear I've seen at least… More

  • Lafe F


    A bit of a forgotten classic. The story is quite believable, as John Ritter plays an actor-turned-superhero. It's a lot of fun and complimented Superman the Movie in the same era nicely. It's exciting whenever he appears as Captain Hero to the rescue.

  • Matthew L


    This feel good movie stars John Ritter as a do gooder trying to come clean. I miss John Ritter because his acting is so pure that it is hard to find an actor today that can come close. Ann Archer was pretty good but sort of fake in this role. I have always liked this movie and it… More

  • RJ M


    John Ritter was one of those actors that had big success on television, but never managed to transfer that success to the big screen. Which is a real shame, because he's probably one of the most easily likeable actors ever. Who better to play a regular guy who becomes a hero not… More

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