A Heroic Sacrifice is when a character makes a sacrifice for the benefit and well-being of others. This is quite possibly the most prevalent cliche in cinema today.
| 2012 | Les Miserables | ||
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | ||
| 2012 | The Raven | ||
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street |
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| 2011 | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | ||
| 2011 | Tower Heist | ||
| 2011 | Ironclad | ||
| 2011 | Captain America: The First Avenger | ||
| 2011 | Green Lantern: Emerald Knights | ||
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | ||
| 2011 | Thor | ||
| 2011 | 13 Assassins | ||
| 2011 | Sucker Punch | ||
| 2011 | Battle: Los Angeles | ||
| 2011 | All Star Superman | ||
| 2011 | Season of the Witch | ||
| 2010 | Red | ||
| 2010 | Piranha 3-D |
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| 2010 | Predators | ||
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