Nutcrackers

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This article contains spoilers for Nutcrackers.

Like a typical Christmas movie,Nutcrackerspleases viewers with relatable familial themes and drama.

Ben Stiller and the Janson brothers in Nutcrackers

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However, it realistically captures the Janson brothers' personalities and their ballet skills.

Green even visited their ballet school and cast some of their friends for the movie.

Though initially hesitant, Mike realizes they may be the family he’s always needed.

Ben Stiller in Nutcrackers in front of a red background with musical notes

Nutcrackers is a family drama film by director David Gordon Green and starring Ben Stiller. Stiller plays Mike, who, after his siblings pass away in a tragic car accident, heads to the heart of Ohio to care for his nephews in the aftermath. Though initially hesitant, Mike realizes they may be the family he’s always needed.

Ben Stiller facing Ulysses Janson, who holds a knife up, while two boys watch in the background in Nutcrackers

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