Hero Wanted(2008)
Hero Wanted Synopsis
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.
Hero Wanted (2008) is a crime, action and thriller film directed by Brian Smrz, released on March 28, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Ray Liotta, Norman Reedus and Kim Coates. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 167 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Smrz
- Writers:
- Chad Law, Evan Law
- Producers:
- Richard Salvatore, Danny Lerner, Les Weldon
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Blanford
- Composer:
- Kenneth Burgomaster
- Production:
- Millennium Media, Heroic Productions
- Budget:
- $6
- Revenue:
- $10
- Status:
- Released
Hero Wanted (2008) Trailer
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Hero Wanted Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Liam Case
Ray Liotta
as Detective Terry Subcott
Norman Reedus
as Swain
Kim Coates
as Skinner McGraw
Tommy Flanagan
as Derek
Jean Smart
as Melanie McQueen
Christa Campbell
as Melanie McQueen
Gary Cairns
as Gill
Sammi Hanratty
as Marley Singer
Ben Cross
as Cosmo Jackson
Todd Jensen
as Detective Wallace MacTee
Paul Sampson
as Gordy McGraw
Key crew
Directed by Brian Smrz, written by Chad Law and Evan Law, produced by Richard Salvatore, Danny Lerner and Les Weldon.
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Hero Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 167 ratings.
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Hero Wanted – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hero Wanted online?
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Hero Wanted (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hero Wanted?
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The main cast of Hero Wanted (2008) includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Ray Liotta, Norman Reedus, Kim Coates and Tommy Flanagan. The film was directed by Brian Smrz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hero Wanted released?
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Hero Wanted was released on March 28, 2008 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Hero Wanted worth watching?
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Hero Wanted (2008) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 167 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hero Wanted?
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Yes. The official Hero Wanted trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.