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10 Best Movies Like Hero

If you loved Hero, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
HERO

HERO

2021★ 9.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Hero was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22. After losing faith in himself, and getting ready to give up, he found support in a place he felt safe - The Furry Fandom. Now, Hero...

#2
Hero

Hero

2017★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Faced with his first real super villain, an invincible superhero returns to his childhood home defeated -- and is forced to reckon with his fear, his identity, and the people he hu...

#3
The King's Avatar: For the Glory

The King's Avatar: For the Glory

2019★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In this prequel to the animated series The King's Avatar, Ye Xiu enters into the pro gaming world of Glory, and competes in the first Pro League series tournament....

#4
Avatar

Avatar

2006★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tension mounts between a quadraplegic man and his wife as she prepares a bath for him....

#5
Aliens vs Avatars

Aliens vs Avatars

2011★ 3.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Six college friends blowing off steam on a camping trip, find themselves caught up in a cat and mouse hunt with an Alien monster. Not knowing what to do or who to trust, they strug...

#6
Avatar

Avatar

2011★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Michiko lost her dad in a car accident when she was 10 years old. After the car accident, Michiko has lived with her mother Kyoko. Michiko, now in her 2nd year of high school, gets...