The Heroes (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1988, The Heroes is an action, drama and war film directed by Donald Crombie, running about 208 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, The Heroes follows one of the most extraordinary and heroic exploits of World War II. After months of rigorous training in the north of Australia, a team of 14 men, most barely out of their teens, set sail from Cairns on board a leaky old fishing boat called 'The Krait'. Their mission, code-named Operation Jaywick, became a tense voyage through thousands of kilometres of Japanese held territory to launch a daring attack on Singapore Harbour. The raid is a success but within sight of safety they encounter a Japanese destroyer, and all prepare to die rather than be taken prisoner.
Who’s in it. The Heroes stars John Bach as Donald Davidson, Briony Behets as Alice, John Bonney as Rear Admiral and John Hargreaves as Ted Carse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Heroes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heroes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heroes (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heroes worth watching?
- The Heroes holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heroes?
- The Heroes stars John Bach, Briony Behets, John Bonney, John Hargreaves and Cameron Daddo.
- When was The Heroes released?
- The Heroes was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 208 minutes.