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I volunteered for the IndieWeb Movie Club - IndieWeb August 2025 slot as it was open with months following booked. I selected the 1983 film Local Hero (1983) — The Movie Database (TMDB) (PG–13), which has an ensemble cast of American actors and British and Scottish actors. It an interesting cross cultural set piece where a mid-tier executive from an American oil company gets sent to a small rural coastal town in Scotland.

There are some well known actors of the time and currently (with Peter Capaldi, who played one of the regenerations of Dr. Who). The film being more than 40 years old has held up relatively well with its humor, coziness, and charm. There are an abundance of themes to sink into, which also adds to the entertainment of watching and discussing the film.

Personally I’ve watched this movie a lot (between 15 to 20 times) and most watchings I’m still seeing something new that adds to the humor or understanding of the film. There are few wasted lines that don’t have a pay off later, either directly or subtilely. But, on a first watching it can hold its own just fine, even though it has been a long time since my first watching.

How to Participate in the IndieWeb Movie Club

To participate in the Movie Club, write a post about your thoughts on Local Hero and post it on your site by the end of the August 2025. Once you have it posted you may give me the link to your post in a few different ways: Email me, or send a note in the IndieWeb chat, or mention me (vanderwal) on mastodon.social or Bluesky.

I will take the IndieWeb inputs and provide a round-up at the end of August.

On the IndieWeb Movie Club - IndieWeb you can see past Movie Club monthly movies and the introductions and round-ups.

Local Related Resources

• Local Hero (1983) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
• Local Hero (film) - Wikipedia
• Local Hero (1983) - IMDb
• Local Hero - TheTVDB.com

Where to Watch

In the US Local Hero is listed on Tubi - Watch Local Hero (1983) - Free Movies | Tubi.

There are other options to watch for free, rent, or purchase:
- Local Hero - Just Watch

I hope you choose to participate and I look forward to your posts about Local Hero