

Hero Wanted (2008)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Hero Wanted
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Full Action, The Film Club | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hero Wanted in 23 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Hero Wanted is a Crime, Action, Thriller movie, released on 2008-03-28, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Hero Wanted worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hero Wanted 5.3 out of 10 from 170 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Hero Wanted?
In the United States, Hero Wanted is free to watch on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Brian Smrz
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
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Sources
Details and the 5.3/10 rating from Hero Wanted on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.