David Gordon Green has directed the upcoming comedy-drama film Nutcrackers starring Ben Stiller. It was the opening movie at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival held in September 2024.
The story revolves around Mike(played by Stiller), a workaholic who moves to his deceased sister's house in rural Ohio after his four nephews lose their parents in a tragedy. Nutcrackers is set to be globally released on Hulu and Disney Plus Hotstar on November 29, 2024.
Rough House Pictures has developed the film along with writer Lealand Douglas. Alongside comedy icon Stiller, we have Linda Cardellini, Tim Heidecker, and Edi Patterson in the cast.
Principal photography of the film took place in, Wilmington, Ohio, and later shifted to Cincinnati after a few months. The official synopsis of Nutcrackers reads:
"In the most unlikely of places, four siblings find a loving shelter in an unexpected turn of circumstances. This endearing comedy-drama draws inspiration from actual events and deftly crafts a gripping story that unites everyone."
When will Nutcrackers be released?
Hulu is currently holding the distribution rights to Nutcrackers and will globally release the film on its streaming platform on November 29, 2024. Viewers can also watch the movie on Disney Plus Hotstar with a subscription, on the same date. Moreover, Nutcrackers premiered at the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Ben Stiller has told in a statement to Variety about his big screen homecoming that he did not intentionally wait for so much time before returning in a lead role. He further added:
"It was just how things evolved."
What do we know about the plot of Nutcrackers?
The movie revolves around a strait-laced workaholic person, Mike (played by Ben Stiller) who ends up in rural Ohio after his nephews suddenly become orphaned. As a result, the Chicago businessman is left as the caregiver of four children - Justice, Junior, Samuel, and Simon.
As seen in the trailer, Uncle Mike drives his yellow Porsche to the mud-filled farm where things are totally out of order. He comes across a kitchen that is filled with dirty dishes everywhere. Even the toilets have become a nest for snakes.
A fish-out-of-the-water Mike tries to explain life to the young boys to take control of the situation. Fed up with all the mischief and the tantrums, he starts looking for a foster home. However, the auditions only make it worse for both parties.
Viewers will get to witness the encounters of a helpless uncle and his young nephews in this kid-centric comedy movie. It will reportedly be a perfect homecoming drama with the holiday season around the corner.
Who is in the cast of Nutcrackers?
Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Ben Stiller will join the cast of Nutcrackers in the lead role of Michael "Mike" Maxwell, a businessman from Chicago.
Stiller has notable appearances in The Cable Guy (1996), Zoolander (2001), Along Came Polly (2004), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), and Night At The Museum franchise (2006-2014). He has also been a major part of The Ben Stiller Show.
Alongside him is Emmy Award-nominated actress Linda Cardellini, playing the part of Gretchen. Cardellini is known for her work in Netflix's Dead To Me. She has also appeared in several Marvel movies. Cardellini has played major roles in Daddy's Home (2015) and Daddy's Home (2017) as well.
Mike's four young nephews have been played by Homer Janson (Justice), Ulysses Janson (Junior), Atlas Janson (Samuel), and Arlo Janson (Simon). Among others in the cast, we have:
- Toby Huss as Aloysius "Al" Wilmington
- Edi Patterson as Rose
- Tim Heidecker
- Maren Heisler as Mia
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