Hero Wanted (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, Hero Wanted is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Brian Smrz, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Liam Case is a garbage man whose life hasn't quite turned out the way he expected it would. In order to impress the girl of his dreams, Liam plans an elaborate heist that will culminate with him jumping in to save the day at the last minute. When the day of the heist arrives, however, the plan takes an unexpected turn and Liam winds up in the hospital.
Who’s in it. Hero Wanted stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Liam Case, Ray Liotta as Detective Terry Subcott, Norman Reedus as Swain and Kim Coates as Skinner McGraw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hero Wanted has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero Wanted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero Wanted (2008)?
- In US, Hero Wanted is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero Wanted worth watching?
- Hero Wanted holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero Wanted?
- Hero Wanted stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Ray Liotta, Norman Reedus, Kim Coates and Tommy Flanagan.
- When was Hero Wanted released?
- Hero Wanted was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.