Heroes Like Us (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, Heroes Like Us is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sebastian Peterson, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man from an early age falls in love with a girl whose family is not in good standing with the ruling Communist party. His father however is a member of the "Stasi", the secret state police. The father not only hinders his son's relationship with the girl, but he arranges for his son, after finishing school, to become a Stasi spy himself.
Who’s in it. Heroes Like Us stars Daniel Borgwardt as Klaus Uhltzscht, Xenia Snagowski as Yvonne Anders, Adrian Heidenreich as Klaus als Kind and Luca Lenz as Yvonne als Kind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Heroes Like Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes Like Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroes Like Us tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroes Like Us (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroes Like Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroes Like Us worth watching?
- Heroes Like Us holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heroes Like Us?
- Heroes Like Us stars Daniel Borgwardt, Xenia Snagowski, Adrian Heidenreich, Luca Lenz and Kirsten Block.