Mixed Nuts (1994)

The events focus around a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.

Director:

Nora Ephron

Writers:

Nora Ephron (screenplay), Delia Ephron (screenplay)

Stars:

Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Robert Klein

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Martin	...	Philip
Madeline Kahn	...	Mrs. Munchnik
Robert Klein	...	Mr. Lobel
Anthony LaPaglia	...	Felix
Juliette Lewis	...	Gracie
Rob Reiner	...	Dr. Kinsky
Adam Sandler	...	Louie
Liev Schreiber	...	Chris
Rita Wilson	...	Catherine
Parker Posey	...	Rollerblader
Jon Stewart	...	Rollerblader
Joely Fisher	...	Susan
Steven Randazzo	...	Detective
Christine Cavanaugh	...	Police
Henry Brown	...	Police

Storyline

Philip runs a crisis hotline with Catherine and Mrs Munchnik. That's the easy part, now it gets tricky... Stanley loves evicting people and he evicts Philip. Philip loves helping people and he is loved by Catherine. Catherine is loved by Louie who loves writing songs. Chris loves dancing to songs and loves to wear large dresses. Gracie also loves to wear large dresses because she's pregnant. She loves the baby's father, Felix, who loves to paint. That just leaves Mrs. Munchnik who hasn't been loved by anybody in a very long time.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | crisis | landlord | veterinarian | christmas tree | 

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Taglines:

A Comedy On The Edge

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 December 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Night Before Xmas

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$6,798,240 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Nora Ephron is the voice of the LA Times' automated phone responder in the film.

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Quotes

Mrs. Munchnik: [On the phone] Well I'm simply crushed. Here I have waited my whole life for you, and now you don't even want me. Do go on! I believe you were discussing my cherry?
[the caller hangs up]
Mrs. Munchnik: I am so good at this, and soon I will be left high and dry, with no outlet for my talent.

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Connections

Referenced in Game K N B: Episode dated 5 October 2006 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Silent Night"
Performed by Anthony Newman
Courtesy of Newport Classic

User Reviews

A brilliantly silly comedy.

I can't believe how many people don't like this film! This is a must-see (many times!) each year before Christmas for my son and me. The beginning is a little slow but once the comedy really gets going it's hysterical! And in my opinion, the acting was priceless and each actor's comic timing brilliant. It would be very difficult for me to pick a favorite performance in this film, but if I had to, I would say Madeline Kahn as Mrs. Munchnick. Her facial expressions are adorable and I would say that her best scene was when she finally made it to the bathroom (won't give too much away!). Rita Wilson also gave a top-notch performance as the pathetically adorably Kathryn. Oh, and the soundtrack is great, too!