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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

2007★ 6.7

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

After six years away, D.A. Kuryu Kohei (Kimura Takuya) returns to his former Josai branch of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, just in time for a brewing storm. Kohei'...

#2
Hero

Hero

1983★ 7.0

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

Hero is the story of a criminal transforming and evolving as a good person under the influence of love. Jackie is a baddie with a heart of gold though, who has to settle scores wit...

#3
Hero

Hero

2018★ 6.4

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

Anne is a girl with a serious passion for superheroes and justice. On her first day at a new school, she discovers that someone needs her help, and she will do whatever it takes to...

#4
Hero

Hero

1986★ 7.5

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

1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified ...

#5
Rainbow Days

Rainbow Days

2018★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Nijiiro Days follows the colorful lives and romantic relationships of four high school boys—Natsuki Hashiba, a dreamer with delusions of love; Tomoya Matsunaga, a narcissistic play...

#6
Cutie Honey: Tears

Cutie Honey: Tears

2016★ 5.4

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

At the end of the 21st century, the world is plagued by a mysterious virus and unusual weather. Genius scientist Dr. Kisaragi creates an android with the code name “Cutie Honey” (M...