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Cast
Chris Lilley
as Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Jennifer Byrne
as Narrator (voice)
Mick Graham
as Terry
Chung Jade Koh
as Chun
Maria Angelico
as Mel
Emma Clapham
as Brianna
Adrienne Couper Smith
as Emma
Deborah Jones
as Kerry
Taylor Potter
as Tyson
Tracey Mathers
as Shelly
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime2h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes21
DirectorMatthew Saville
WritersChris Lilley, Ryan Shelton
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWe Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
About We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
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, We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year leans on a strong ensemble — Chris Lilley, Jennifer Byrne, Mick Graham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2005.
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