
We Can Be Heroes
2017, English. Directed by Claire Downes.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 24 June 2017
- Written by
- Ian Jarvis, Claire Downes, Stuart Lane
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We Can Be Heroes runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is We Can Be Heroes on?
We Can Be Heroes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 June 2017. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like We Can Be Heroes?
If you liked We Can Be Heroes, try White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf, Gold, Seized.
Who directed We Can Be Heroes?
We Can Be Heroes (2017) was directed by Claire Downes and stars Phil Davis, Alison Steadman, Finty Williams.