Mixed Nuts (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Mixed Nuts is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Nora Ephron, starring Steve Martin. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $6.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Nora Ephron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mixed Nuts About?
The premise of Mixed Nuts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Christmas season, a beleaguered suicide hotline faces closure due to an eviction notice. The dedicated team, led by Philip, struggles to keep the lifeline open while dealing with unusual callers and their own personal challenges. Philip finds himself entangled in complicated relationships as he and his colleagues navigate a chaotic and heartwarming holiday crisis, ultimately striving to save the hotline and find their own moments of connection and hope.
Mixed Nuts Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- farce
- christmas
- veterinarian
- christmas eve
- remake of french film
- transvestite
- suicide hotline
- remake
- corpse
- title directed by female
- foreign language adaptation
- remake of european film
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- american remake
- american remake of european film
- american remake of french film
- french literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- humoristic literature on screen
- french humoristic literature on screen
- based on film
- title different than book
- pregnant woman
- 1970s literature on screen
- european humoristic literature on screen
- christmas comedy
- female director
- female filmmaker
- christmas time
- christmas holiday
- swearing
- expletives
- bad language
- business
- dog
- landlord
- holiday
- christmas tree
- f rated
- two word title
- expectant father
- pregnant woman's water breaks
- pregnancy
- irreverence
- family relationships
- pun in title
- serial killer
- childbirth
- breaking the fourth wall
- suicide mission
Where to Watch Mixed Nuts
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mixed Nuts Cast
Steve Martin stars in Mixed Nuts. Directed by Nora Ephron.
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Director Nora Ephron
Mixed Nuts Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mixed Nuts 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 13% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 14 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 54% User score
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Mixed Nuts Plot Summary
What happens in Mixed Nuts from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Christmas Eve envelops the sunlit streets of Venice, Los Angeles, a gripping tale unfolds. Felix, an ex-con struggling to reclaim his life, finds himself pursued by his pregnant girlfriend Gracie. Their argument takes a sharp turn when Felix accidentally collides with two rollerbladers, causing their Christmas tree to topple over. This incident draws in Philip, a kind-hearted stranger who tries to salvage the situation and restore a hint of festive cheer.
Full summary
The whole story of Mixed Nuts, scene by scene
Mixed Nuts Box Office
Mixed Nuts grossed $6.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.8M
- US & Canada
- $6.8M
Mixed Nuts Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mixed Nuts.
How Well Do You Know Mixed Nuts?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event is taking place when the movie starts?
Cars in Mixed Nuts
8 cars on screen, including the 1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue and the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1980 Ford F-350 Minor role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Mixed Nuts Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Big Christams - Die Nacht der Chaoten” and “Loca Navidad”.
- Also known as
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- Big Christams - Die Nacht der Chaoten
- Loca Navidad
- Навіжений
- Схиблені
- Um Dia de Louco
- Segítség, karácsony!
- Lifesavers - Die Lebensretter
- Agenzia salvagente
- Совершенно чокнутый
- Un día de locos
- Joyeux Noël
- Lifesavers
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- Blázni a poloblázni
- Пълна лудница
- Абсолютне божевілля
- Çılgın Yılbaşı
- Línea de locos
- Wariackie święta
- Najluđi Božić
- 라이프세이버
- Încurcături sentimentale
- Un dia de bojos
- Pakvaišėliai
- Στα Πρόθυρα της Τρέλας
- คริสต์มาสป่วน ชวนกันมาต๊องส์
- משפחה מעורבת
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Mixed Nuts FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mixed Nuts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mixed Nuts?
Mixed Nuts runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Mixed Nuts released?
Mixed Nuts was released on December 21, 1994.
Who directed Mixed Nuts?
Mixed Nuts was directed by Nora Ephron.
More films by Nora Ephron Who is in the cast of Mixed Nuts?
Mixed Nuts stars Steve Martin.
Where can I watch Mixed Nuts?
In the US, Mixed Nuts is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Mixed Nuts make at the box office?
Mixed Nuts grossed $6.8 million worldwide.
How is Mixed Nuts rated?
Mixed Nuts has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 14 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Mixed Nuts have a post-credit scene?
No. Mixed Nuts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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