Movie

Local Hero

“THE STORY OF AN ORDINARY MAN IN AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE.”

★ 6.8(401)19831h 51m

Local Hero is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Plex in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Local Hero

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Bill Forsyth
Release date: 1983-02-17
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Russian
Box office: $5,900,000
Budget: $4,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Enigma Productions

Local Hero — trailer

About Local Hero

Local Hero is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert and Denis Lawson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 401 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Local Hero in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Felix Happer

Peter Riegert

"Mac" MacIntyre

Denis Lawson

Gordon Urquhart

Fulton Mackay

Ben Knox

Peter Capaldi

Danny Oldsen

Jennifer Black

Stella Urquhart

Jenny Seagrove

Marina

Norman Chancer

Moritz

Rikki Fulton

Geddes

Alex Norton

Watt

Christopher Rozycki

Victor

Gyearbuor Asante

Rev Macpherson

Themes & keywords

small townpetrolscotlandvillage lifevillagefolk musichouston, texasoilrabbitmillionaireblack goldseaside townaurora borealis

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Local Hero in Canada?+

In Canada, Local Hero is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Plex. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Local Hero on Netflix?+

Local Hero is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Local Hero?+

Local Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Local Hero?+

Local Hero stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay and Peter Capaldi.

When did Local Hero come out?+

Local Hero is a 1983 movie directed by Bill Forsyth.

What genre is Local Hero?+

Local Hero is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Local Hero?+

Local Hero was directed by Bill Forsyth.