We Can Be Heroes
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Downes
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, Stuart Lane
- Original Title
- We Can Be Heroes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Downes
Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, Stuart Lane
Peter Moseley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Moseley
Director of Photography
Claire Downes
Director
Claire Downes
Writer
Ian Jarvis
Writer
Stuart Lane
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Can Be Heroes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is We Can Be Heroes 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 directed We Can Be Heroes?
We Can Be Heroes was directed by Claire Downes.
Who stars in We Can Be Heroes?
The principal cast of We Can Be Heroes includes Phil Davis, Alison Steadman, Finty Williams, Steve Oram, Harry Kirton.
When was We Can Be Heroes released and how long is it?
We Can Be Heroes was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.