Sometimes a Hero (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2003, Sometimes a Hero is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jalal Merhi.
What it’s about. A former gang member finds the tempting allure of crime too difficult to resist in this crime thriller from director Jalal Merhi. Falling on hard times financially and facing increasing pressure from his former gang mates, Jimmy Coy (Josh Barker) agrees to a contract from crime boss Arthur Hallam (Paul Coufos) that involves the destruction of a local ice skating facility. Although the mission initially appears to be going as planned, it soon encounters a roadblock when Jimmy falls for beautiful skating coach Cassandra Diaz (Christina Cox). As their relationship develops and Cassandra begins to confide in Jimmy, the conflicted gangster takes pity on the girl when she reveals that her stepfather Leon (Patrick Philips) is abusive. Following a violent argument between Leon and Cassandra's mother Stella Joan Kennedy, Jimmy discovers a hidden link between Leon and Hallam More
Who’s in it. Sometimes a Hero stars Christina Cox as Cassandra Diaz, Josh Barker as Jimmy Coy, Bryan Genesse as Remo and Darren Shahlavi as Russ Fortus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sometimes a Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sometimes a Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sometimes a Hero 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 Sometimes a Hero (2003)?
- In US, Sometimes a Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sometimes a Hero worth watching?
- Sometimes a Hero holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sometimes a Hero?
- Sometimes a Hero stars Christina Cox, Josh Barker, Bryan Genesse, Darren Shahlavi and Joan Bennett Kennedy.
- When was Sometimes a Hero released?
- Sometimes a Hero was released in 2003.