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Nutcrackers was released on November 29, 2024. The film can be streamed on Hulu. The movie was written by Leland Douglas and directed by David Gordon Green. The Red Hour Films productions received mixed reviews from the audience upon release.
It's about Michael, played by Ben Stiller, a real estate agent, who after the sudden demise of his sister and brother-in-law in a tragic accident, must care for his four home-schooled nephews, played by real-life brothers Homer, Ulysses, Atlas, and Arlo Janson in rural Ohio. In Nutcrackers, Micahel's character is initially egotistic and seems to only care about his real-estate career.
The setting is a holiday-themed backdrop that incorporates elements of humor, family, ballet, and relationships. It starts with Michael reluctantly adjusting to life on a rural Ohio farm and dealing with young farm boys and ends with a life-changing decision that brings everything together.
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Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for Nutcrackers.
Nutcrackers ending explained
The film's second half was about Mike and his nephews preparing for the Nutcrackers ballet show. The scenes were a buildup to the eventual climax. Michael got the idea to make a new rendition of the play Nutcracker to impress potential wealthy foster family prospects at the theatre.
Everything was going according to the plan. Justice, the eldest of the brothers, also agreed to participate despite being reluctant initially. On the day of the show, Mike argued with Gretchen, asserting that he was not ready to adopt his nephew, which he expressed rudely. Simon overheard them, and Michael's plan was disrupted.
"There is no way on earth I am gonna take care of four pain in the a*s kids," said Michael.
However, the performance didn't stop. The brothers gathered around the memorial on the road where their parents were tragically killed in the accident. They vowed to do the show for their folks rather than Uncle Mike. They put on a compelling performance, and the crowd from the theatre gathered as their audience. The audience cheered them on as they witnessed the event, and Michael became teary-eyed.
He glanced at Gretchen with a look of apology for his prior words about nephews. At the end of the show, Justice stabbed him with a fake sword and Michael played along with the act and pretended to die, he lied on the ground and remembered all the moments he had spent on the farm with these kids for the past few days.
He recalls the memories and feels the affection he has towards his nephews. The movie portrayed this scene as Mike's self-centered nature dying off and him finally accepting the kids as his family. The climax ended with Mike hugging Justice and sobbing as he confirmed he was not going anywhere.
The end credits scene showed the kids opening Christmas presents in their farmhouse with Michael. Gretchen arrived on her motorcycle at their farm and received a gift from Micahel. The brothers stared at them from the window, hinting at a potential relationship between Uncle Mike and Gretchen.
Micahel also performed the ramp stunt with Justice, which he was strongly against during the first half of the movie, showcasing acceptance and transformation in his character.
Nutcrackers: Cast List
- Ben Stiller as Mike
- Linda Cardellini as Gretchen
- Homer Janson as Justice
- Ulysses Janson as Junior
- Atlas Janson as Samuel
- Arlo Janson as Simon
- Edi Patterson as Rose
- Toby Huss as Aloysius
- Maren Heisler as Mia
Nutcrackers plot explained:
The storyline of Nutcrackers on IMDb is described as:
"In the most unlikely of places, four siblings find a loving shelter in an unexpected turn of circumstances. This endearing comedy-drama draws inspiration from actual events and deftly crafts a gripping story that unites everyone."
Ben Stiller played Michael, a real estate agent who became the guardian of his four nephews after their parents died. He initially wanted to find them a new home but started bonding with the boys over time. The ending involved a performance of The Nutcracker play by the brothers in honor of their dead parents directed by Michael.
Ultimately, Michael changed his priorities to raise the nephews in Ohio. It was a drastic reversal of focus from his earlier career ambitions, working for a real estate company in Chicago. Nutcrackers ends with Michael embracing his new life and purpose with the boys. This film ended on a high note as it depicted the family together on Christmas morning, testifying to Michael's commitment as their guardian.
Nutcrackers is available to stream on Hulu.
