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Unstrung Heroes (1995) 6.5
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Metascore: 70/100
Reviews: 28 user | 30 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com Steven Lidz, unhappy with his home life since his mother got sick, goes and lives with his two crazy Uncles. There he changes and gets closer to his Uncles, but his parents want him home ... See full summary » Director:Diane Keaton |
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Cast
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Selma Lidz
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Sid Lidz
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Arthur Lidz
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Steven /
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Anne De Salvo | ... |
May
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Amelia
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Lindquist
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Joanie
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Sandy Lidz
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Ash
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Lillian Adams | ... |
Aunt Estelle
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Uncle Melvin
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Sumer Stamper | ... |
Nancy Oppenheim
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Sean P. Donahue | ... |
Ralph Crispi
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Steven Lidz, unhappy with his home life since his mother got sick, goes and lives with his two crazy Uncles. There he changes and gets closer to his Uncles, but his parents want him home even though he is finally happy and popular. Written by Todd Weiser <nceppjrw@pop.flash.net>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 September 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Entfesselte Helden See more »Filming Locations:
Alverno High School - 200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, California, USA See more »Box Office
Gross:
$7,929,241 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell
Performed by Ray Charles
Courtesy of Ray Charles Enterprises, Inc.
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Henry Winkler auditioned for the role of Danny Lidz. He arrived in character and in full costume. See more »Soundtracks
"You Are My Sunshine"Written by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell
Performed by Ray Charles
Courtesy of Ray Charles Enterprises, Inc.
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Thank you Diane Keaton! This movie is outstanding! My mother passed away from Cancer in 1983 when I was only 13 years old. This movie explains exactly how one can feel as a young kid.(i.e. 'going crazy'-Uncle Danny, the need to find pleasure in 'simple things' –Uncle Arthur).
I have seen this movie about 20-30 times and it gets better each time.
I'm not sure why this movie is not more accepted 'main stream' or why it did not do better---financially-when it was in theaters----but I really appreciate Mrs. Keaton making this movie.
From the need to find God, the frustrations and anger that the father faced, and the need to just be a kid and try to enjoy life while you watch your mother pass away, this is exactly how you feel when going through this.