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.

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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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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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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Even fans of Nora Ephron knew well enough to stay home and roast chestnuts on an open fire instead.

Rated: 1/4

Dec 29, 2018

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Mike S

Absolutely terrible film. Exhausting and incoherent.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Christopher J

WHAT A WASTE OF TALENT!!!!!!!!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Robert H

Lord help me; I don't know why, but I actually liked this movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Ben H

Absolutely love it ! Watch it every year

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Andrew M

This has been a Christmas staple for my family since it came out in 1994! The outstanding cast performances and slap stick comedic moments, combined with utter quirky and neurotic tendencies of each character, makes for a delightful watch each holiday season. The soundtrack also hits all the right notes. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Jenny H

I had never watched this movie or even heard off this movie. I was just randomly picking a movie to watch for our month of Christmas movies. Little did I think I would be watching a holiday treat! I loved it. It was so wacky, zany and fun. Everyone was over the top (except Steve Martin, which is weird if you think about it) in the best way. Madeline Kahn's song while trapped in the elevator was the best. Also, I would not have expected Adam Sandler to be inclusive but there you go. I don't know why this movie doesn't have better reviews. This movie is an instant Christmas movie rewatch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Madeline Kahn

Mrs. Munchnik

Robert Klein

Mr. Lobel

Anthony LaPaglia

Felix

Juliette Lewis

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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

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