After his mother (Andie MacDowell) is diagnosed with cancer, Steven Lidz turns to his eccentric uncles (Michael Richards and Maury Chaykin) for comfort in this coming-of-age saga set in 1962 Los Angeles.

"Diane Keaton has crafted something rare: A screwball comedy that cuts to the heart."

— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"A sweet surprise."

— Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Ravishingly funny."

— Polly Frost, Elle Magazine

"Diane Keaton’s UNSTRUNG HEROES is impressive and moving."

— Jay Carr, THE BOSTON GLOBE

"Andie MacDowell gives her best performance since SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE."

— Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGLES TIMES

"A gem!"

— Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO

"Heartwarming!"

— Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY

"A rare jewel!"

— Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO NETWORK

"It’s so touching the heart almost stops!"

— Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN TIMES

"A disarming gem, a movie as funny as it is heartbreaking."

— David Ansen, NEWSWEEK