Unstrung Heroes (1995)
Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 23
Fresh: 17 | Rotten: 6
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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 3
No consensus yet.
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Diane Keaton made her directorial debut with this drama, adapted from the autobiographical novel of sportswriter Franz Lidz. Lidz's story was set in his New York childhood and told of how living with his four eccentric uncles helped him overcome his grief at the death of his beloved mother. The movie is set in southern California and the four uncles from the novel have been whittled down to two. Lidz was christened Steven (Nathan Watt) and he is raised by the luminous Selma (Andie McDowell) and
Sep 15, 1995 Wide
Jun 3, 2003
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Cast
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Andie MacDowell
Selma Lidz -
John Turturro
Sidney Lidz -
Michael Richards
Uncle Danny Lidz -
Maury Chaykin
Uncle Arthur Lidz -
Nathan Watt
Steven "Franz" Lidz -
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Lillian Adams
Aunt Estelle -
Candice Azzara
Joanie -
Becky Ann Baker
Mrs Harris -
Lou Cutell
Uncle Melvin -
Anne De Salvo
May -
Sean P. Donahue
Ralph Crispi -
Wayne Duvall
Mr Crispi -
Zoaunne Le Roy
Mrs Kantruitz -
Jack McGee
Lindquist -
Vince Melocchi
Inspector Marshall -
Mary Mercier
Waitress -
Julie Pinson
Nurse Franklin -
Celia Weston
Amelia -
Chris Warfield
Mr Clements -
Andrew Craig
Man in Line -
Joey Andrews
Ash -
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All Critics (37) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (17) | Rotten (6) | DVD (3)
Quietly moving story of a boy dealing with loss.
A very touching film that features great performances all around. This is the type of movie you'll watch and wonder why you've never heard more about it.
Shows how misfits can be necessary spiritual teachers for youth coming-of-age.
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