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Where to watch Too Late the Hero (1970) tonight

Too Late the Hero (1970) runs 2 h 25 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.4 from 81 TMDB members. A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.

Runtime
2 h 25 min — ends 10:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama, Action, War
Released
May 20, 1970
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 81 votes
Director
Robert Aldrich
Starring
Michael Caine, Cliff Robertson, Ian Bannen, Harry Andrews
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Too Late the Hero?
Too Late the Hero is 2 h 25 min long (145 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Too Late the Hero rated?
Too Late the Hero is rated PG in the US.
Is Too Late the Hero a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Too Late the Hero?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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