
Don't Be a Hero
2018-01-18 · 15 min · ★ 6.5
A middle-aged woman battles loneliness and boredom by robbing banks on her lunch break. But after the adrenaline rush wears off, she still has to deal with her deeply unhappy life. Inspired by a true story.
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- Pete Lee
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Missi PyleLizzy Jo Ehler
Ashley Rae SpillersSamantha
Lew TempleHarold
Anne Gee ByrdEllen Ehler
Link RuizKevin
Shin HojoMandy Sunny Qiu
Amber JenkinsWestern CowgirlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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