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A 12-year-old (Nathan Watt) striving to cope with the impending death of his mother (Andie MacDowell) must leave her and his genius father (John Turturro) and live with his crazy uncles (Michael Richards, Maury Chaykin) in 1960s Los Angeles.
Original Release
09/22/1995
US Release
09/22/1995
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Andie MacDowell | Selma Lidz |
| John Turturro | Sid Lidz |
| Michael Richards | Danny Lidz |
| Maury Chaykin | Arthur Lidz |
| Nathan Watt | Steven Lidz / Steven / Franz Lidz |
| Anne De Salvo | May |
| Celia Weston | Amelia |
| Jack McGee | Lindquist |
| Candice Azzara | Joanie |
| Kendra Krull | Sandy Lidz |
Directors
Writers
Franz Lidz, Richard LaGravenese
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Andie MacDowell | Selma Lidz |
| John Turturro | Sid Lidz |
| Michael Richards | Danny Lidz |
| Maury Chaykin | Arthur Lidz |
| Nathan Watt | Steven Lidz / Steven / Franz Lidz |
| Anne De Salvo | May |
| Celia Weston | Amelia |
| Jack McGee | Lindquist |
| Candice Azzara | Joanie |
| Kendra Krull | Sandy Lidz |
| Giuseppe Andrews | Ash |
| Lillian Adams | Aunt Estelle |
| Lou Cutell | Uncle Melvin |
| Sumer Park | Nancy Oppenheim |
| Sean P. Donahue | Ralph Crispi |
| Harold M. Schulweis | Rabbi Blaustein |
| Zoaunne LeRoy | Mrs. Kantruitz |
| Vince Melocchi | Inspector Marshall |
| Charles Patrick | In-crowd Boy |
| Alison Chalmers | In-crowd Girl |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Susan Arnold | Producer |
| Bill Badalato | Producer |
| Joseph J. Kelly | Producer |
| Franz Lidz | Producer |
| Donna Roth | Producer |
| Jackie Rubin | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1996 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Nominated |
