Local Hero Movie (1983): Where to watch and stream online

Local Hero

1983, Movie, 1h 51min

An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

rated

Bill Forsyth's whimsical comedy remains almost as fresh now (...) as it did back in 1983.

Read full review at Empire

Mikael Lyck

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Feelgood och brittisk humor, funkar för mig

2 months ago

Frequently asked questions

What is Local Hero about? Toggle content

In the charming Scottish Highlands, a Texan oil company executive, MacIntyre, is sent to acquire a picturesque village for a refinery. Mac, an outsider, is captivated by the community's unique spirit and struggles to close the deal. The villagers, tired of their hard life, want to sell but play hard to get. Mac's journey takes an unexpected turn when he discovers an old beachcomber, Ben, who owns the shore, and his encounter with Felix Happer, the company's eccentric head, changes everything. The story unfolds with humor, love, and warmth, as Mac's perspective on life shifts in this enchanting tale of Local Hero.

Where can I stream Local Hero? Toggle content

You can stream Local Hero on: Sky Store

What movies are similar to Local Hero? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Local Hero include Terms of Endearment, Risky Business, My Life as a Dog, The Lost Boys, Heartburn, Withnail & I.

When was Local Hero released in theaters? Toggle content

Local Hero was released in theaters on April 29, 1983.