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A Self-Made Hero

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1996 | 107 min | Drama, War, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Funny with heart, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Set in France at the end of World War II Albert Dehousse finds out his father wasn't a war hero and his mother is a collaborator.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 59%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jacques Audiard

  • Mathieu KassovitzAlbert Dehousse
  • Anouk GrinbergServane
  • Sandrine KiberlainYvette
  • Albert DupontelDionnet
  • Jean-Louis TrintignantAlbert Dehousse (old)
  • Nadia BarentinMadame Louvier / Madame Revuz / The General's Wife
  • Bernard BlochErnst
  • François ChattotLouvier
  • Philippe DuclosCaron
  • Danièle LebrunMadame Dehousse