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We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year poster

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)

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.

Release: 2005-07-27
Runtime: 164 min
Rating: 7.6 / 10
Cast
Chris Lilley
Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
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Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
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Mick Graham
Terry
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Chung Jade Koh
Chun
Maria Angelico
Maria Angelico
Mel
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Emma Clapham
Brianna
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Adrienne Couper Smith
Emma
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Deborah Jones
Kerry
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Taylor Potter
Tyson
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Tracey Mathers
Shelly
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Woody Miles
Jordan
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Frieda McKenna
Frieda
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Carol Chong
Carol
Ferdinand Hoang
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Wong
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Pixie Jones
Tracy
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Nyathan Hoth Mai
Sonali
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Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King
Lise Rodgers
Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham