Heroes_
"Finding the one you love...is finding yourself."
A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to find out what became of the other men in his unit.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Heroes earned $33.5M worldwide on a $3.2M budget — a 947% return on investment.
Jeremy Kagan →
Year context
Heroes was released 49 years ago in 1977.
CAST (20)
Henry Winkler
Jack Dunne
Sally Field
Carol Bell
Harrison Ford
Ken Boyd
Val Avery
Mel
Olivia Cole
Jane Adcox
Hector Elias
Dr. Elias
Dennis Burkley
Gus
Tony Burton
Chef
Michael Cavanaugh
Peanuts
Helen Craig
Bus Depot Manager
John Finnegan
Mr. Munro
Betty McGuire
Mrs. Munro
John O'Leary
Ticket Clerk
Tom Rosqui
Patrolman #2
Fred Stuthman
Nathan
CS
Caskey Swaim
Frank
ET
Earle Towne
Leo Sturges
KA
Kenneth Augustine
Charles
RB
Rick Blanchard
Andy
LC
Louis Carello
Stokes
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$3.2M
Budget
$33.5M
Revenue
+947%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
David Foster Productions
Universal Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (28 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$3,200,000
Box Office
$33,500,073
Profit
+$30,300,073
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Heroes about?
A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to find out what became of the other men in his unit.
How long is Heroes?
Heroes has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who directed Heroes?
Heroes was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in Heroes?
The cast of Heroes includes Henry Winkler, Sally Field, Harrison Ford, Val Avery, Olivia Cole.
How much did Heroes make at the box office?
Heroes earned $33,500,073 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,200,000.
What is the rating of Heroes?
Heroes has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
War
KEYWORDS (4)
vietnam veteran
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
road trip
worm farm