Hulu acquires the Christmas comedy starring Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller's comedy Nutcracker has been acquired by Hulu and will stream exclusively on the service in the US starting November 29th.

The streamer acquired worldwide rights to the film, which is directed by David Gordon Green. Green's extensive directing credits include the Halloween series, Pineapple Express, The Exorcist: Believer, Vice Principals and The Righteous Gemstones.

“'Nutcracker' is a heartfelt comedy that follows strict and work-obsessed Mike (Stiller), who is suddenly forced to care for his rambunctious, orphaned nephews,” the film's logline reads.

In addition to Stiller, the cast also includes Linda Cardellini (“No Good Deed,” “Dead to Me”), Edi Patterson (“The Righteous Gemstones”), Tim Heidecker (“Us”) and Toby Huss (“Dickinson”). ). Stiller's nephews are played by newcomers and real-life siblings Homer, Ulysses, Atlas and Arlo Janson. “Nutcracker” was filmed on the Janson family farm in Ohio and in their dance studio. Green, a family friend of her mother Karey Williams, was inspired to make the film based on the Janson family.

The film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and will soon be released internationally on Disney+.

In its review at TIFF, Indiewire wrote, “It's refreshing to see Green do what he wants while incorporating some of his favorite elements (talented kids, sharp comedic timing, a rural setting, and a genuine warmth that's hard to fake). A new film that is as good for your soul as it is for the audience.”

Rivulet Films fully financed “Nutcracker.” Rob Paris, Mike Witherill and Nate Meyer of Rough House serve as producers. The script was developed by Rough House together with author Leland Douglas (“Call of the Wild”). The UTA Independent Film Group represents the worldwide distribution rights to the film.