Movies like Hero at Large

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.