Movies like Mixed Nuts

Love Actually intertwines multiple love stories around the festive season, echoing Mixed Nuts' ensemble cast and Christmas backdrop. It's another feel-good, comedic take on the joys and trials that the holiday season brings.

In Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Steve Martin and John Candy deliver comedy gold as mismatched travel companions. Fans of Mixed Nuts will appreciate the humor derived from stressful holiday scenarios and the ultimate message of empathy and connection.

About a Boy stars Hugh Grant as a bachelor whose life changes when he befriends a young boy. While not centered around Christmas, its blend of dark humor and heartfelt moments creates a vibe that Mixed Nuts enthusiasts are sure to enjoy.

For those who enjoyed the darker and more irreverent aspects of Mixed Nuts, Bad Santa serves up a heaping of raunchy humor set against a Christmas backdrop, with Billy Bob Thornton playing an unconventional and foul-mouthed Santa.

Scrooged offers a modern take on the classic Charles Dickens tale 'A Christmas Carol', featuring Bill Murray in a career-defining role. The film's blend of cynicism, heart, and holiday spirit makes it a perfect companion piece for Mixed Nuts fans seeking a Christmas movie with a twist.

Deck the Halls revolves around neighbors competing to have the most festive house. Featuring a comedic rivalry that escalates hilariously, fans of Mixed Nuts will find the same kind of neighborly antics and holiday commotion.

The Ref is a dark comedy that takes place during the holidays, similar to Mixed Nuts. With Denis Leary playing a burglar who ends up refereeing a hilariously dysfunctional family's Christmas, this movie blends the festive setting with sharp wit and edge-of-your-seat antics.

Jodie Foster directs Home for the Holidays, a poignant comedy centered on family dynamics during Thanksgiving. Similar to Mixed Nuts, it captures the quirks and pressures of family get-togethers, with a strong ensemble cast delivering the humor and warmth.