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Unstrung Heroes 1995

In 1960s Los Angeles, a 12-year-old boy faces the daunting task of coping with his mother's impending death while struggling to connect with his eccentric genius father. Abandoning hope for a sense of belonging, he finds refuge among his zany uncles, forging an unlikely bond amidst chaos and uncertainty.

In 1960s Los Angeles, a 12-year-old boy faces the daunting task of coping with his mother's impending death while struggling to connect with his eccentric genius father. Abandoning hope for a sense of belonging, he finds refuge among his zany uncles, forging an unlikely bond amidst chaos and uncertainty.

Does Unstrung Heroes have end credit scenes?

No!

Unstrung Heroes does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Metacritic

70

Metascore

6.2

User Score

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0%

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IMDb

6.7 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

59

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Awards & Nominations for Unstrung Heroes

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68th Academy Awards 1996

Nomination

Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)

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Unstrung Heroes 1995 Movie Trailer

Cars Featured in Unstrung Heroes

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Buick

1956

Special

Chevrolet

1947

Advance-Design

Chevrolet

1958

Brookwood

Chevrolet

1962

Impala

Chevrolet

1963

Impala

GMC

1966

TDH 5303

International

Harvester Travelall

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