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Hero Wanted (2008)

R · 2008-03-28 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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Brian SmrzDirector
Budget
$6
Box office
$10

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Top billed cast

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Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Liam CaseRay LiottaRay LiottaDetective Terry SubcottNorman ReedusNorman ReedusSwainKim CoatesKim CoatesSkinner McGrawTommy FlanaganTommy FlanaganDerekJean SmartJean SmartMelanie McQueenChrista CampbellChrista CampbellMelanie McQueenGary CairnsGary CairnsGillSammi HanrattySammi HanrattyMarley SingerBen CrossBen CrossCosmo JacksonTodd JensenTodd JensenDetective Wallace MacTeePaul SampsonPaul SampsonGordy McGraw

Keywords

MurderRevengeRobberyHospitalChild in perilGetaway driverBludgeoningMurder investigationNonlinear timelineSurrogate fatherStabbingBank tellerBandanna

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · CrimeTheme affinityMurder · Revenge · RobberyNarrative complexityNonlinear TimelinePacingActionDirector preference16454Actor preference49445 · 73674 · 106069

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Frequently asked questions about Hero Wanted

What is Hero Wanted 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.

How long is Hero Wanted?

Hero Wanted has a runtime of 95 minutes.