Mixed Nuts

1994

Mixed Nuts

Critics Consensus

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

10%

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Total Count: 30

46%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 9,709

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A holiday comedy with dark overtones, Mixed Nuts presents a supposedly humorous look at the behind-the-scenes events at a crisis hotline on Christmas Eve. Philip (Steve Martin) runs Lifesavers, a Venice, California organization dedicated to helping the depressed and troubled. Unfortunately, Philip is a bit down himself, having learned that Lifesavers is on the verge of eviction. His staff isn't feeling particularly helpful either, with Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) giving gruff, often insulting advice, and Catherine (Rita Wilson) obsessing over her own unspoken love for Philip. As the holiday approaches, various weirdoes of all shapes and sizes -- from to a pregnant clothing store owner (Juliette Lewis) to a disenchanted Santa Claus (Anthony LaPaglia) -- begin dropping in, throwing the already strained office into utter chaos. Director Nora Ephron followed her smash success Sleepless in Seattle with this remake of the cult 1982 French comedy Le Père Noël est une Ordure, co-authoring the script with her sister Delia Ephron. However, Mixed Nuts met with little box office or critical approval, with most viewers finding the film's manic farce disappointingly forced and abrasive. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Directed By:
    Nora Ephron
  • Written By:
    Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Steve Martin
as Philip
Madeline Kahn
as Mrs. Munchnik
Rita Wilson
as Catherine
Anthony LaPaglia
as Felix
Juliette Lewis
as Gracie
Liev Schreiber
as Chris
Adam Sandler
as Louie
Robert Klein
as Lobel
Rob Reiner
as Dr. Kinsky
Parker Posey
as Rollerblader
Jon Stewart
as Rollerblader
Joely Fisher
as Susan
Steven Randazzo
as Detective
Christine Cavanaugh
as Police
Brian Markinson
as Policeman/Voice of Obscene Caller
Henry Brown
as Police
Garry Shandling
as Stanley
Caroline Aaron
as Hotline Caller
Mary Gross
as Hotline Caller
Steven Wright
as Man at Pay Phone
Sidney Armus
as Chris' Father
Victor Garber
as Irate Neighbor
Michele Singer
as Vanessa
Haley Joel Osment
as Little Boy
Diane Sokolow
as Chris' Mother
Michael Badalucco
as AAA Driver
Joann Lamneck
as Woman Doctor
France Iann
as Nurse
Jacqueline Murphy
as Nurse
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Audience Reviews for Mixed Nuts

  • Dec 13, 2014
    From Nora Ephron comes the kooky Christmas comedy Mixed Nuts. Starring Steve Martin, Rita Wilson, Juliette Lewis, and Adam Sandler, the film has a great cast. But the characters aren't that interesting; their just eccentric weirdos that're all doing their own separate things and they don't really work well together. And, the story too is all over the place, with things just happening randomly without any lead up. Festively chaotic, Mixed Nuts delivers a few laughs but is too uneven and lacks focus.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 08, 2010
    Although the movie itself was a little weird, I really enjoyed the whole cast. Enjoyable!
    Sarah P Super Reviewer
  • Dec 01, 2010
    There were a few funny parts, but it was just too much. Good cast, but it was a pretty lame movie overall.
    Erin C Super Reviewer
  • Jul 13, 2010
    Adorable, with Martin, Kahn, and Wilson giving great performances, and a strange cameo from Adam Sandler.
    Spencer S Super Reviewer
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