Where to watch Local Hero in Australia
Local Hero is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand.
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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.
About Local Hero
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
- Year
- 1983
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rated
- PG
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Top cast
- Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Denis Lawson
Local Hero release dates in Australia
- Australian cinema release
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of Local Hero
- Burt Lancasteras Felix Happer
- Peter Riegertas "Mac" MacIntyre
- Denis Lawsonas Gordon Urquhart
- Fulton Mackayas Ben Knox
- Peter Capaldias Danny Oldsen
- Jennifer Blackas Stella Urquhart
- Jenny Seagroveas Marina
- Norman Chanceras Moritz
- Rikki Fultonas Geddes
- Alex Nortonas Watt
- Christopher Rozyckias Victor
- Gyearbuor Asanteas Rev Macpherson
- John M. Jacksonas Cal
- Dan Ammermanas Donaldson
- Tam Dean Burnas Roddy
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Screenplay
- Bill Forsyth
- Producer
- David Puttnam
- Original Music Composer
- Mark Knopfler
- Director of Photography
- Chris Menges
Cast and crew: TMDB.
Local Hero trailer
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Got a question about Local Hero?
Is Local Hero on Netflix in Australia?
No, Local Hero is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on SBS On Demand.
Can I watch Local Hero for free in Australia?
Yes, you can watch Local Hero for free in Australia on SBS On Demand. Free services are paid for by ads.
Can I rent or buy Local Hero in Australia?
We could not find Local Hero to rent or buy in Australia right now.
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