Zero to Hero
A determined mother helps her son turn a childhood mobility disability into a record-setting Paralympic running career.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- warm
- earnest
- inspirational viewing
- family movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Su Ma persistently helps Su Wa Wai develop mobility and supports his athletic future despite his cerebral spasms.
The plot follows Su Wa Wai’s selection for the disabled track and field team and pursuit of a Paralympic championship.
Su Wa Wai’s physical impairment and the expectations surrounding it are central to his journey as a competitive runner.
The mother’s sacrifice, the coach’s guidance, and the athlete’s discipline structure the road to international success.
Films like Zero to Hero, and why
The Theory of Everything
inspirational biographical sports drama centered on a disabled athlete overcoming institutional and physical barriers
Eddie the Eagle
emotionally direct true-story sports drama about perseverance, family support, and athletic achievement
The Miracle Season
uplifting disability-focused sports biopic driven by determination and a close parent-child bond
McFarland, USA
warm, motivational sports drama portraying an underdog athlete and the demanding path to elite competition
Movie Details
- Director
- Wan Chi-Man
- Release Date
- 2021-08-12
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (45)
Cast
- Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu
- Louis Cheung
- Leung Chung-Hang
- Mason Fung
- Tony Wu Tsz-Tung
- Chin Siu-Ho
- Yeung Wai-Lun
- Ng Siu-Hin
- Billy Luk Wing-Kuen
- Chung Suet-Ying
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Zero to Hero about?
- A determined mother helps her son turn a childhood mobility disability into a record-setting Paralympic running career.
- What is Zero to Hero like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Zero to Hero as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Zero to Hero violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Zero to Hero.
- Which films are like Zero to Hero?
- Films with a similar feel include The Theory of Everything, Eddie the Eagle, The Miracle Season, and McFarland, USA.
- How long is Zero to Hero?
- Zero to Hero runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Zero to Hero?
- In United States, Zero to Hero streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
