Hugh Jackman isn't just a hero on movie screens--he's one in real life as well.

The actor was taped rescuing his son and others from a dangerous riptide in Bondi Beach, Australia.

Watch below as he grabs the people he rescued and helps bring them to safety.

Hugh Jackman rescues son from Bondi rip

JUST IN: #9News has obtained EXCLUSIVE vision of actor Hugh Jackman rescuing his son and another man from the surf at Bondi beach.Details: https://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/2016/03/26/18/47/hugh-jackman-rescues-son-and-others-from-rip-at-bondi

Posted by 9 News on Saturday, March 26, 2016