The Nut Job (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, The Nut Job is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Peter Lepeniotis, running about 85 minutes. “Let's Get Nuts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Nut Job stars Will Arnett as Surly (voice), Sarah Gadon as Lana (voice), Gabriel Iglesias as Jimmy (voice) and Brendan Fraser as Grayson (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Nut Job has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $122.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nut Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nut Job tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nut Job (2014)?
- In US, The Nut Job is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nut Job worth watching?
- The Nut Job holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nut Job?
- The Nut Job stars Will Arnett, Sarah Gadon, Gabriel Iglesias, Brendan Fraser and Liam Neeson.
- When was The Nut Job released?
- The Nut Job was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.