Nutcrackers (2024):

Director: David Gordon Green

Producer(s): Ben Stiller, Rob Paris, Mike Witherill, and others
Writer: Leland Douglas
Music Composer: Aaron M. Fernandez Olson

• Ben Stiller as Michael, a real estate developer

• Linda Cardellini as a family services worker

• Edi Patterson

• Tim Heidecker

• Toby Huss

• The Janson Brothers (Homer, Ulysses, Arlo, and Atlas Janson)

Star Cast:

The movie is a heartfelt holiday comedy-drama about Michael, who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his four young nephews after a family tragedy, discovering the joys and challenges of caregiving in rural Ohio. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and was released on Hulu on November 29, 2024.

Nutcrackers (2024) is a comedy-drama film directed by David Gordon Green, featuring Ben Stiller in his first leading role after a six-year hiatus. Released on November 29, 2024, the movie premiered on Hulu and Disney+ Hotstar after its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier in the year.

Plot

The story follows Michael "Mike" Maxwell (Stiller), a workaholic real estate developer from Chicago who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his four nephews after his sister and her husband pass away in a tragic accident. Mike moves to rural Ohio to manage their estate, but the situation is far from straightforward. The nephews, essentially left to their own devices, challenge Mike's urban sensibilities, leading to comedic and heartfelt moments as he struggles to balance his professional ambitions with newfound responsibilities. The boys’ unexpected talent for ballet becomes a central, humorous element of the film.

Production

Filmed primarily in Wilmington and Cincinnati, Ohio, the movie was produced by Red Hour Films and Rough House Pictures. The screenplay was written by Leland Douglas, blending comedy, family dynamics, and holiday themes.

Nutcrackers has been described as a heartwarming holiday tale, combining humor and emotional depth, making it a fitting release for the festive season.