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The Problem of the Hero

“"Not every friendship can survive the artistic process."”

★ 10.0(1)20231h 25m

The Problem of the Hero is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Plex in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Shaun Dozier
Release date: 2023-02-17
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Budget: $200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: EbzB Productions

About The Problem of the Hero

The Problem of the Hero is a 2023 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Shaun Dozier, starring J. Mardrice Henderson, David zum Brunnen and Derrick Ivey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Problem of the Hero in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1940, author Richard Wright turns to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green to help adapt his best-selling book, Native Son, into a Broadway play. Days from opening night, they differ over a single page of the script.

Cast

J. Mardrice Henderson

Richard Wright

David zum Brunnen

Paul Green

Derrick Ivey

Ray Collins

Brandon Haynes

Canada Lee/Bigger Thomas

J. Antoine Hendrick

Young Richard Wright

Dena Konkel

Janet Green

Josephine Hall

Nell Harrison

Charlie Cannon

Orson Welles

Lex Wilson

Walter Ash

Alexa Yeames

Jean Rosenthal

Annie McElroy

Anne Burr

Calliope George

Ellen Wright

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisbased on true storyracismwriterbroadway theatre1940snative sonchapel hill, north carolina

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Problem of the Hero in United States?+

In United States, The Problem of the Hero is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Plex. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Problem of the Hero on Netflix?+

The Problem of the Hero is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Problem of the Hero?+

The Problem of the Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Problem of the Hero?+

The Problem of the Hero stars J. Mardrice Henderson, David zum Brunnen, Derrick Ivey, Brandon Haynes and J. Antoine Hendrick.

When did The Problem of the Hero come out?+

The Problem of the Hero is a 2023 movie directed by Shaun Dozier.

What genre is The Problem of the Hero?+

The Problem of the Hero is Drama film.

Who directed The Problem of the Hero?+

The Problem of the Hero was directed by Shaun Dozier.