Where to watch The Greatest American Hero (1981) in the UK
The Greatest American Hero (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.
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'The Greatest American Hero' [01] TV Promo - 1981
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Greatest American Hero.
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William KattRalph Hinkley -
Robert CulpBill Maxwell -
Connie SelleccaPam Davidson -
Faye GrantRhonda Blake -
Michael ParéTony Villicana -
Jesse D. GoinsCyler Johnson -
Don CervantesPaco Rodriguez
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The Greatest American Hero (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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