
"Predator" Alum Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars in Ridiculous ’80s Action Flick Now Streaming on Tubi
In the 1980s, action movies ruled the box office, and few franchises were as iconic as the "Predator" series. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the beloved bodybuilder-turned-actor brought his A-game to the genre, delivering one of the most unforgettable characters in cinema history: Dutch, the tough-as-nails leader of a special forces team tasked with taking down a technologically advanced alien terrorizing the jungle.
But what about when the Terminator himself steps into a film with an absurd premise? Can even the Governator save a movie with a plot as outlandish as "Hero" (1992)? Now, thanks to Tubi, a popular streaming service, you can find out.
In "Hero," Schwarzenegger plays Korean War veteran Rainy (yeah, that’s the character’s name!), a tough-as-nails fighter who, after 20 years of being on the wrong end of the conflict, has become a mysterious figure known only as "Lao Cheong" – a vigilante exacting revenge on those who perpetrated the atrocities he endured during the war.
Here’s where things get… interesting. You see, Rainy has a weird and wonderful ability: he can talk to the gods. Yeah, you read that right – the gods. Specifically, the Buddha and his compadres. This mismatched hero uses his ol’ buddy Buddha to avenge the innocents, while also seeking closure and, of course, justice.
Joining Rainy on his quest for truth is a Filipino bodyguard, played by the charismatic Sammo Hung (who co-directed the film). Together, the unlikely duo tackles street gangs, corrupt businessmen, and even a giant, fire-breathing, murderous pachyderm – all while wrestling with the ghosts of their own pasts.
Make no mistake, "Hero" is a cult classic, a ’80s gem that defies logic, and yet, in its own peculiar way, works. Schwarzenegger, with his post-"Predator" action hero cred in tow, brings his signature bravado to the film, and the rest of the cast are equally committed to the sheer absurdity of it all.
Tubi’s addition of "Hero" to their library means you can now experience this offbeat, over-the-top juggernaut for free, on-demand, and with minimal shame. Whether you’re a fan of the ’80s, action, or simply want to see the Governator in a role that’s, well, heroic, "Hero" awaits.
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