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We Can Be Heroes!

4.820021h 29mMovieFamilyDrama

Two kids - about 11 years old - Marcello and Fatima, meet and like each other very much. Both have dreams and problems. Marcello wants to fly but feels like an absolutely useless human being, Fatima wants to play soccer - which is not…

DirectorUlf Malmros
WriterPeter Birro
ProducerChrister Nilson

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NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ulf Malmros

AP
Ariel Petsonk
Marcello
ZH
Zamand Hägg
Fatima
MNMichael Nyqvist
Michael Nyqvist
Giuseppe
APAnna Pettersson
Anna Pettersson
Gunilla
VR
Vilma Rogsten-Zammel
Sofia
RCRalph Carlsson
Ralph Carlsson
Teacher
JA
Joel Ander
Oscar
RA
Rabih Ajami
Jamil
AB
Amir Barghashi
Fatima's Father
PS
Pontus Stenshäll
Jesus
JF
Johan Friberg
Priest
JNJoakim Nätterqvist
Joakim Nätterqvist
Coach

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We Can Be Heroes! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams We Can Be Heroes!?

We Can Be Heroes! is streaming on Netflix in United Kingdom.

Is We Can Be Heroes! on Netflix?

Yes — We Can Be Heroes! is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Is We Can Be Heroes! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, We Can Be Heroes! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix instead.

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We Can Be Heroes! is available on Netflix in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.