Film · 2009

Unlikely Hero

Name: Unlikely Hero
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2010-04-23
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Lisa Kudrow, Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Kieran Culkin

Original titlePaper Man

Directed by Kieran Mulroney · starring Lisa Kudrow, Jeff Daniels and Ryan Reynolds

1 h 50 min
15
Comedy · Drama
USA

4.6 Users2 votes

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Synopsis

Golden Globe and Tony nominee Jeff Daniels stars as Richard Dunn, a novelist squirreled away in Long Island by his sensible, surgeon wife (Emmy winner Lisa Kudrow) to get cracking on his next novel. Richard isn't totally alone: along for the ride is Abby (Emma Stone in a breakout performance) and Richard's imaginary friend, Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds).

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The essentials

Runtime: 110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Unlikely Hero?: 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who directed Unlikely Hero?: Kieran Mulroney.
Who is in Unlikely Hero?: It stars Lisa Kudrow, Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone.
Where can I watch Unlikely Hero?: In the UK it is available free on Pluto TV.