Movies like Hero at Large

Kick-Ass offers a blend of action and comedy as it envisions an average teenager who sets out to become a real-life superhero, naming himself Kick-Ass. Much like Hero at Large, this film examines the concept of a self-made hero without actual superpowers and the consequences that come with it.

This quirky comedic tale follows a group of inept amateur superheroes as they attempt to save their city from the clutches of a villainous foe. Fans of Hero at Large will appreciate Mystery Men's humorous take on the superhero genre with ordinary people striving to be more heroic.

Set in 1938, The Rocketeer tells the story of a young pilot who stumbles upon a rocket-powered jet pack and becomes a masked hero. Similar to Hero at Large, it mixes the charm of an everyday person becoming a hero with period adventure and action.

Mixing dark humor with violent action, Super showcases an average Joe who becomes a self-made superhero called 'The Crimson Bolt' after a personal tragedy. Its raw edges and makeshift heroism share the same DNA with the themes explored in Hero at Large.

Condorman focuses on a comic book writer who designs his own wings and attempts to live out his superhero fantasies. Like Hero at Large, it offers a blend of humor and action, set in an era of practical effects and stunts that demonstrate a clear love for the genre.

Blankman revolves around a nerdy repairman who becomes a superhero of sorts with gadgets of his own creation. The movie plays on the same theme of an ordinary person making a difference and has a similar comedic, underdog spirit as Hero at Large.

Defendor stars Woody Harrelson as Arthur Poppington, a well-meaning but delusional individual who becomes a self-made superhero without any powers. The film's gritty realism and heartwarming humor make it resonate well with fans of Hero at Large.