Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Release date | September 5, 2024 (TIFF) |
| Running time | 1hr 44min |
| Starring | Ben Stiller Linda Cardellini Edi Patterson Tim Heidecker Toby Huss |
| Directed by | David Gordon Green |
| Written by | Leland Douglas |
| Produced by | Ben Stiller John Lesher Nate Meyer Rob Paris Mike Witherill |
| Cinematography by | Michael Simmonds |
| Edited by | Colin Patton |
| Music by | Aaron M. Fernandez Olson |
| Production Companies | Rough House Pictures Red Hour Productions Rivulet Films |
Cast & Characters:
- Ben Stiller as Michael “Mike”
- Linda Cardellini
- Edi Patterson
- Tim Heidecker
- Toby Huss
- Jena Sims as Elf
- Bryant Carroll as Security Guard
- Steven Terry Walker as Townsfolk
- Greg Siewny as Cashier
- Karen Olchovy as Wilmington Party Guest
- Cliff Cash as Daryl
- Dominick Marrone as Reverend Logan
- Brooks Roseberry as Theater Kid 1
- Anita Farmer Bergman as Grandma
- Angel Kerns as Party Guest
- Isabella Steele as Mia Friend
- Chandler Pope as Toby Cox
- Reese Foster as Driver
- Chuck Thompson as Townsfolk Pedestrian
- Jenny McManus as Party Guest
- John W. Harden as White Coat Staff
- John E. Brownlee as Backstage Crew
- Bret Aaron Knower as Driver
- David Pittinger as Townsfolk
- Al Harland as Townsfolk
- Jerome Agean as Radio Announcer
- Kevin W. Shiveley as Driver
- Evan Bartos as Theater Kid 3
- Alexander Louis as Gingerbread Man
- Patrick Currin as Pedestrian
- Robert Gerding as Dinner Guest
- Mark Angel as Pedestrian
- Brenda Bogan as Townsfolk
Storyline:
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.
About Movie:
In December 2023, it was revealed that Ben Stiller would be leading the cast, marking his first lead film role in six years. The following month, in January 2024, Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, and Toby Huss were announced as new additions to the cast.
Principal photography for the film began in Wilmington, Ohio, in late 2023 and concluded around January 2024 in locations outside Cincinnati.
Nutcrackers premiered as the opening film of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.
