Mixed Nuts

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Mixed Nuts

PG-13

Released Dec 21, 1994

1h 37m

Holiday

Comedy

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Philip (Steve Martin) manages a suicide-prevention hotline called Lifesavers, assisted by Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) and Catherine (Rita Wilson). On Christmas Eve, Philip learns that their landlord (Garry Shandling) is evicting them from their office. Amid all this unrest, Catherine proclaims her love for Philip. And when a transvestite (Liev Schreiber) and a pregnant woman (Juliette Lewis) enter into the equation, things get even more interesting.

Critics Consensus

Mixed Nuts may provoke strong allergic reactions in all but the most undemanding filmgoers -- and the most forgiving Steve Martin fans.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Director/co-scripter Nora Ephron pitches the humor at a cacophonous level and displays the comedic equivalent of two left feet in evolving an absurdist, slapstick yarn.

Jun 1, 2008

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Louise Brealey

Empire Magazine

The beginning of Steve Martin's non-funny comedies. Ephron should know better as well.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 1, 2008

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Ephron's timing and sensitivity have deserted her, leaving behind only the sentimentality.

Feb 9, 2006

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Mel Campbell

ScreenHub

Reviled by critics who’d expected another Sleepless in Seattle from Ephron, it’s salty but moreish. People discover unexpected connections and alliances in their community, rather than from their families.

Jun 21, 2025

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Christie Cronan

Common Sense Media

Honestly, there's very little there that's likely to appeal to kids anyway -- except maybe an early appearance by Adam Sandler being Adam Sandler.

Jan 30, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...success is due almost entirely to the engaging, charismatic efforts of its various performers...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 14, 2022

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Janet B

Not well received when it came out but is absolute genius. This is our family’s go to Christmas movie every year it gets funnier every time you see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Karin Z

This is a classic and underappreciated at the time. It has a funny cast and script. Don't believe what the ratings are from way back when . It is worth the watch today. Love Steve Martin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/24

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é mais ou menos, o elenco é legal, mas o filme tem poucas partes boas, O filme tenta alavancar com problemas da família, mas não tem muita graça o clima de Natal deixa o filme um pouco legal, mas parece que só tem briga nesse filme, o filme tem muita briga para pouca comédia, por isso que é fraco, só o clima de Natal salva o filme.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Alec B

Maybe not a total disaster (there's even a few funny things here and there) but the whole movie is weirdly paced and just about every character is zany so there's nothing to keep you grounded.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Sean A

Total insanity and GREAT fun. The cast is fantastic - they play it to the hilt! Don't look for Hallmark here - you won't find it. Some critics struggle to understand the humor. That's OK. Not everyone knows how to have fun in life. Jump on board this truck of Mixed Nuts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Susie M

One of the most underrated movies. Madalyn Kahn and Steve Martin are comedic geniuses. One of my go to Christmas movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Synopsis

Philip (Steve Martin) manages a suicide-prevention hotline called Lifesavers, assisted by Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) and Catherine (Rita Wilson). On Christmas Eve, Philip learns that their landlord (Garry Shandling) is evicting them from their office. Amid all this unrest, Catherine proclaims her love for Philip. And when a transvestite (Liev Schreiber) and a pregnant woman (Juliette Lewis) enter into the equation, things get even more interesting.

Director: Nora Ephron
Producer: Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, Joseph Hartwick
Screenwriter: Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
Production Co: TriStar Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Holiday, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 1994, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.6M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround