Nutcrackers soundtrack: A definitive guide to every song in the movie

Nutcrackers 2024 holiday movie written by Leland Douglas and directed by David Gordon Green. The movie marked the return of Ben Stiller, playing the lead as Micahel. The movie was released on November 29, 2024 on Hulu.

Surprisingly enough, the film does not include the classic holiday tracks, it features original compositions by Aaron M. Olson as the movie's background score and tracks that barely ring Christmas. The movie revolves around the urbanite Michael, who reconnected with his rowdy nephews during the holidays in a small town due to the sudden demise of their parents.

The nature of the selected soundtrack reflects the unusual storyline of family relationships and self-discovery. The score and the songs for Nutcrackers, add to Michael's unusual journey adopting his orphaned nephews. Let's take a look at all the tracks, the movie includes.

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Every song used in Nutcrackers

Here are all the songs featured in the movie:

• Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
• Chicken Walk by Hasil Adkins
• Good Morning Mr. Morning by Brainchild
• Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston
• Hospitality Song by Barefoot Jerry
• Pure by The Lightning Seeds

These tracks combine to provide the perfect blend of quirky and emotional substance, which forms the backbone of the story and character arcs.

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What is Nutcrackers about

Branching out from his horror streaks like The Exorcist: Believer(2023) and Halloween Ends(2022), David Gordon Green, the director, made this Christmas comedy drama. The story follows Mike, a work-obsessed man who unexpectedly becomes the caregiver for his four mischievous nephews in rural Ohio after they lose their parents.

Mike and his nephews (Image via YouTube/@Hulu)

The storyline of Nutcrackers on IMDb read 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."

Nutcrackers plot explained

Nutcrackers is a story about Michael, a selfish man who is forced to take care of his four nephews after the tragic demise of their parents in an accident. He found it hard to handle the new role and developed a plan to produce a play for the wealthy foster families who could adopt the boys.

Justice, the eldest nephew, refused at first but then joined. On the day of the performance, Michael and his partner Gretchen get into an argument that disrupts the plan, leaving the kids depressed. The boys performed their version of the play at the roadside memorial to their parents.

Their emotive performance drew in an audience, including Michael, who learned to love his nephews. The climactic moment of this film ends with Michael apologizing and embracing the boys as finally comes to terms with them being his family.

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How to watch Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers is available for streaming on Hulu, making it a perfect pick for a festive watchlist. Premiered on November 29, 2024, the film stars Ben Stiller and offers a heartfelt yet quirky narrative about family and self-discovery.

To watch the movie, a Hulu subscription is needed. The ad-supported plan costs $9.99/month, while the ad-free premium plan is priced at $17.99/month. Hulu also offers a 30-day free trial to new users. Subscriptions are easy to manage through Hulu's website or app. Viewers from outside the U.S. may need to access the film using a VPN.

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