# Where to watch Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross (2019) in the UK

> Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross (2019) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 111 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T13:17:57.694Z)  

## Synopsis

Inspired by the life and times of Caribbean war hero, judge and diplomat Ulric Cross whose amazing life spanned key moments of the 20th Century like WW2, African independence movements, Black Power, the rise of a new brand of Black leadership around the world, events that define our present reality.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Hero%3A%20Inspired%20by%20the%20Extraordinary%20Life%20%26%20Times%20of%20Mr.%20Ulric%20Cross)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross for free in the UK?**

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross (2019) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/582661/hero-inspired-by-the-extraordinary-life-times-of-mr-ulric-cross-2019
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/f7wRIcGlLXGpYBINLImu1C4liN5.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/582661/hero-inspired-by-the-extraordinary-life-times-of-mr-ulric-cross-2019.json

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