Back in September, it was reported that the streaming service was in final talks to acquire the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) family comedy.
Coming Soon to Hulu:
- Variety reports that Ben Stiller’s Nutcrackers has been acquired by Hulu and will stream exclusively beginning November 29th.
- Directed by David Gordon Green, the new film explores the story of Mike (Stiller) who must move to Ohio to take care of his sister's children after her untimely passing.
- Green is best known for his work on the Halloween franchise and Pineapple Express.
- The holiday comedy also stars Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, and Toby Huss.
- Stiller’s onscreen nephews are played by newcomers and real-life siblings Homer, Ulysses, Atlas and Arlo Janson. The film was shot on the Janson’s family farm and dance studio in Ohio.
- Green, who is friends with the boys’ mom, Karey Williams, created the film based on their family.
- Nutcrackers premiered at TIFF in September, and the film will stream internationally on Disney+.
- Indiewire reviewed the film, stating “It’s refreshing to see Green doing whatever he likes, combining some of his favorite elements (talented kids, keen comedic timing, a country setting, and a genuine warmth that’s hard to fake) to make a new film that feels as good for his soul as the audience’s.”
- Nutcrackers was fully financed by Rivulet Films with producers Rob Paris, Mike Witherill and Rough House’s Nate Meyer.
- The script was developed by Rough House’s Leland Douglas.
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