Local Hero
Trailer
An American oil company has plans for a new refinery and sends someone to Scotland to buy up an entire village, but things don't go as expected. Local Hero featuring Peter Riegert and Denis Lawson is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Plex, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 1 other. It's a comedy and drama movie.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch Local Hero streaming on Kanopy, and Plex. It is also possible to buy Local Hero on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
'Local Hero' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Local Hero is available in the UK, the US, and Australia
If Local Hero is not available in your country or you're traveling, use NordVPN to access it anywhere. Plus, Reelgood users get 3 months free, making it easier to enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.
| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Kanopy | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | ✅ |
| Australia | Prime Video | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ❌ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ❌ |
Streaming availability last updated: 02:02:58 AM, 01/22/2025 PST
More Information on Local Hero
An American oil company has plans for a new refinery and sends someone to Scotland to buy up an entire village, but things don't go as expected. Local Hero featuring Peter Riegert and Denis Lawson is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Plex, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 1 other. It's a comedy and drama movie.
Director
Bill Forsyth
Urquhart
Denis Lawson
Oldsen
Peter Capaldi
Stella
Jennifer Black
Marina
Jenny Seagrove
Felix Happer
Burt Lancaster
Moritz
Norman Chancer
Geddes
Rikki Fulton
Watt
Alex Norton
Victor
Christopher Rozycki
Rev Macpherson
Gyearbuor Asante
Donaldson
Dan Ammerman
Roddy
Tam Dean Burn
Ricky
John Gordon Sinclair
Pauline
Caroline Guthrie
Iain
Jimmy Yuill
Mrs Wyatt
Karen Douglas
Skipper
Kenny Ireland
Mrs Fraser
Sandra Voe
Producer
David Puttnam
Composer
Mark Knopfler
Ratings & Reviews
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"Local Hero" is described as quirky and peaceful, with a meandering and chatty narrative. It's appreciated for its beauty and happiness, making it a favorite for some. However, it may come across as a little boring to others.
This movie had been selected by several well-known people during the Criterion Closet shorts. It was a fee-good movie that took a while to get off the ground about an American oil company wishing to purchase Scottish land to build a refinery. How do the locals react? Do they want to sell and for how much? Reminds me somewhat of Waking Ned Devine with the way the community tries to come together for a common purpose. It was an easy watch with an ending that felt right.
Brilliant, meandering, chatty, happy, beautiful, peaceful. One of my top twenty favorite movies.
Quirky, but a little boring.
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