We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

7.6
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Run time: 164 min
  • Premiere: 2005. July 27.

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.

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Chris Lilley

Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Jennifer Byrne

Narrator (voice)

Emma Clapham

Brianna

Woody Miles

Jordan

Jhyll Teplin

Mrs. King

Lise Rodgers

Mrs. Welham

Steven Abdilla

Stevie J

Bill Lee

Professor Lee

Mariel Wong

Auditionee / Deborah Mailman

Gayle DeLosa

Lorraine

Jess Young

Cathy Freeman

Ethan Thoi

Captain Cook

Jack Charles

Aboriginal Elder

Corleen Cooper

Professor Maza

Adam Ford

Mr. Butell

Nicole Brady

Journalist

Jamie Collins

Jamie Sims

Julia Collins

Julie Sims

Peter Hearne

Senior Official

Genevieve Moore

Door Attendant

Jill Singer

Awards MC

Sancia Robinson

Casting Agent

Directing

Writing

Directing

Writing