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We Can Be Heroes! (2002): Cast

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We Can Be Heroes! is a 2002 family drama directed by Ulf Malmros, starring Ariel Petsonk as Marcello, Zamand Hägg and Michael Nyqvist. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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We Can Be Heroes! (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Ulf Malmros
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
Swedish
Studio
GötaFilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is We Can Be Heroes! About?

The premise of We Can Be Heroes! without spoilers.

Marcello, an 11‑year‑old who dreams of flying yet feels useless, meets Fatima, also 11, who longs to play soccer despite her Muslim family’s disapproval. As they bond, they quietly support each other, confronting the world’s doubts and their own insecurities together.

We Can Be Heroes! Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • eastern europe
  • boy rear nudity
  • mooning
  • boy
  • boys' choir
  • strong female lead
  • strong female character
  • fears
  • personal growth
  • urination
  • girl
  • children
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Cast & crew

We Can Be Heroes! Cast & Characters

Ariel Petsonk leads the cast as Marcello, with Zamand Hägg as Fatima and Michael Nyqvist as Giuseppe. Directed by Ulf Malmros; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ulf Malmros

More films directed by Ulf Malmros: My Future Love, My So-Called Father, Mammas pojkar and The Wedding Photographer.

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Details

We Can Be Heroes! Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Bäst i Sverige!” and “Zwei kleine Helden”.

Also known as
  • Bäst i Sverige!
  • Zwei kleine Helden
  • 我要飞翔

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FAQ

We Can Be Heroes! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of We Can Be Heroes!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is We Can Be Heroes!?

We Can Be Heroes! runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was We Can Be Heroes! released?

We Can Be Heroes! was released on March 26, 2002.

Who directed We Can Be Heroes!?

We Can Be Heroes! was directed by Ulf Malmros.

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Who is in the cast of We Can Be Heroes!?

We Can Be Heroes! stars Ariel Petsonk as Marcello, Zamand Hägg as Fatima and Michael Nyqvist as Giuseppe, among 13 credited actors.

Does We Can Be Heroes! have a post-credit scene?

No. We Can Be Heroes! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is We Can Be Heroes! in?

The original language of We Can Be Heroes! is Swedish.

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