We Can Be Heroes (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, We Can Be Heroes is an adventure film directed by Claire Downes, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Ben never knew his father; he was killed in 9/11 when Ben was just a baby. Eleven years later, Ben goes to spend the summer with his grandparents, hanging out with Priti, the girl next door, and his wayward cousin, Jed. Priti is a livewire and a Muslim who gradually begins to suspect her older brother is a terrorist. The trio set out to investigate and uncover more than they expected in this family film.
Who’s in it. We Can Be Heroes stars Phil Davis as Granddad Evans, Alison Steadman as Granny Evans, Finty Williams as Aunty Karen and Steve Oram as Uncle Ian, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Can Be Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Can Be Heroes tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Can Be Heroes (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Can Be Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in We Can Be Heroes?
- We Can Be Heroes stars Phil Davis, Alison Steadman, Finty Williams, Steve Oram and Rukku Nahar.
- When was We Can Be Heroes released?
- We Can Be Heroes was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.