---
title: "The Hero"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hero-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 575075
imdb_id: "tt10329842"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 80
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Hero (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hero-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Hero is a 2019 action, crime, and drama film released in Russia on September 26, 2019, with a runtime of two hours. It follows an alumnus of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service settled in Europe who receives a call from his father, who was previously considered dead.

He embarks on a mission to find his father with the help of his first love. The film combines elements of espionage, personal history, and romantic connection within its two-hour duration.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An intelligence service alumnus searches for his presumed-dead father with his first love."

### Why Watch
- It follows a former Russian Foreign Intelligence Service alumnus on a high-stakes mission.
- The plot is driven by a gripping mystery involving a father previously considered dead.
- The protagonist teams up with his first love to track down his father.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking extensive background details beyond the provided synopsis may find the plot summary sparse.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends action, crime, and drama elements with a run time of two hours.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #russian-intelligence, #europe-setting, #missing-father, #first-love, #action-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Karen Oganesyan
- **Networks / Studios**: Kargo Film, Russia 1, Cinema Foundation of Russia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexander Petrov** as *Andrey*
- **Svetlana Khodchenkova** as *Masha*
- **Vladimir Mashkov** as *Oleg Rodin*
- **Marina Petrenko** as *Zotova, SVR officer*
- **Konstantin Lavronenko** as *Kataev, SVR officer*
- **Anastasiya Todorescu** as *Helena Burger*
- **Yan Alabushev** as *Andrey in childhood*
- **Artem Grigoryev** as *Burger*
- **Valeriy Lukyanov** as *plastic surgeon*
- **Grigoriy Sergeev** as *agent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Hero (2019)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms such as The Movie Database and Plex.

### Q: Is The Hero (2019) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy action, crime, and drama films centered around intelligence service missions and family reunions.

### Q: What is the runtime of The Hero (2019)?
The film has a total runtime of two hours.

### Q: How many episodes does The Hero (2019) have?
The Hero is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hero — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/575075)
- [The Hero (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/575075/cast)
- [The Hero (2019) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hero-2019-1/credits)

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