Heroes II: The Return (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1991, Heroes II: The Return is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Heroes II: the Return is a 1991 Australian mini-series about Operation Rimau during World War II. The true and tragic story of Operation Rimau, one of the most daring raids of WW2. In September 1944 Ivan Lyon and 22 Australian and British troops attempted to blow up Japanese ships in Singapore. Just 10 miles away from the target they are discovered and so begin a long and desperate bid to escape to Australia. The series shows how after the war it is revealled that 13 men were killed during the pursuit and that the remaining 10 were murdered by the Japanese in a war crime. Tragically this was covered up and their killers were never charged while the men themselves never received any honours for their heroism.
Who’s in it. Heroes II: The Return stars Nathaniel Parker as Lt. Col. Ivan Lyon, John Bach as Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson, Craig McLachlan as Lt. Walter Carey and Miranda Otto as Roma Page, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Heroes II: The Return has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes II: The Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroes II: The Return tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroes II: The Return (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroes II: The Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroes II: The Return worth watching?
- Heroes II: The Return holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heroes II: The Return?
- Heroes II: The Return stars Nathaniel Parker, John Bach, Craig McLachlan, Miranda Otto and Simon Burke.
- When was Heroes II: The Return released?
- Heroes II: The Return was released in 1991.