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Hero Wanted

Name: Hero Wanted
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Released: 2008-03-28
Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ray Liotta, Norman Reedus, Kim Coates, Tommy Flanagan

2008 | 95 min | Crime, Action, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Heat or Avengement, start here.
The mood: Tense, gritty.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
5.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$0K worldwide on a $0K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Brian Smrz

Cuba Gooding Jr.Liam Case
Ray LiottaDetective Terry Subcott
Norman ReedusSwain
Kim CoatesSkinner McGraw
Tommy FlanaganDerek
Jean SmartMelanie McQueen
Christa CampbellMelanie McQueen
Gary CairnsGill
Sammi HanrattyMarley Singer
Ben CrossCosmo Jackson