The Nut Job (2014) movie poster

The Nut Job (2014)

"No nuts, no glory."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 25% (RT: 13%, MC: 37) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationComedyFamilyAdventure

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Director
Peter Lepeniotis
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
Canada, South Korea, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,017 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metacritic
37
Cast
Will Arnett as Surly (voice)
Brendan Fraser as Grayson (voice)
Liam Neeson as Raccoon (voice)
Katherine Heigl as Andie (voice)
Stephen Lang as King (voice)
Maya Rudolph as Precious (voice)
Jeff Dunham as Mole (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias as Jimmy (voice)
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 1,017 votes. Critics scored it lower at 25%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated animation films of 2014 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of The Nut Job, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for The Nut Job was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Nut Job is a 2014 animation, comedy, family film directed by Peter Lepeniotis. Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

The film has been rated by 1,017 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a animation film, The Nut Job delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Nut Job (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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Box Office Week: Annabelle: Creation opens to #1 with a great $35M, the 4th Conjuring film to open over $30M. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature has a disasterous opening at #3 with $8.9M. In domestic gross Wonder Woman passes $400M, Spider-man: Homecoming passes $300M, and Baby Driver passes $100M.
| Rank | Title | Domestic Gross (Weekend) | Worldwide Gross (Cume) | Week # | :---|:---|:---|:---| :--- | 1 | Annabelle: Creation | $35,040,000 |... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "The first Nut Job had Brendan Fraser, the second did not. The first opened to $19.4 million, the..."
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