We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

7.6

21 votes

July 27, 2005

2h 44m

Comedy

Overview

The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Directed by

Matthew Saville

Where to watch

In United States

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Cast

Chris Lilley
Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
J
Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
M
Mick Graham
Terry
C
Chung Jade Koh
Chun
Maria Angelico
Maria Angelico
Mel
E
Emma Clapham
Brianna
A
Adrienne Couper Smith
Emma
D
Deborah Jones
Kerry
T
Taylor Potter
Tyson
T
Tracey Mathers
Shelly
W
Woody Miles
Jordan
F
Frieda McKenna
Frieda
C
Carol Chong
Carol
Ferdinand Hoang
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Wong
P
Pixie Jones
Tracy

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