Unstrung Heroes (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Unstrung Heroes is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Diane Keaton, running about 93 minutes. “Sometimes you find your heroes in the most unlikely places” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steven Lidz, unhappy with his home life since his mother became sick, moves in with his two eccentric uncles. As Steven grows closer to his uncles, he learns how to cope with his emotions and to value his own uniqueness.
Who’s in it. Unstrung Heroes stars Andie MacDowell as Selma Lidz, John Turturro as Sid Lidz, Michael Richards as Danny Lidz and Maury Chaykin as Arthur Lidz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Unstrung Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unstrung Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unstrung Heroes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unstrung Heroes (1995)?
- In US, Unstrung Heroes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unstrung Heroes worth watching?
- Unstrung Heroes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unstrung Heroes?
- Unstrung Heroes stars Andie MacDowell, John Turturro, Michael Richards, Maury Chaykin and Nathan Watt.
- When was Unstrung Heroes released?
- Unstrung Heroes was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.