Unfrosted

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Unfrosted

PG-13

2024

1h 33m

Comedy

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Michigan, 1963. Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars writer/director Jerry Seinfeld.

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Critics Consensus

Much like a preservative-packed toaster pastry, Unfrosted is sweet and colorful, yet it's ultimately an empty experience that may leave the consumer feeling pangs of regret.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

05/16/2024

Jerry Seinfeld’s debut as a feature film writer and director is a mess. His breakfast pastry-themed 1960s farce plays like he shot every idea he had and made it into a 93-minute movie, regardless of whether they worked together or were particularly funny.

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

05/15/2024

3/5

Unfrosted is silly and dumb, but it’s meant to be silly and dumb. You don’t expect it to take anything seriously and it really, really doesn’t.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

05/13/2024

There's a lot of not terribly funny jokes in this film. A lot of hit and miss, sort of like a Saturday Night Live show where three-out-of-five jokes are vaguely funny and the other two aren't.

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Cameron Ritter

Geek Vibes Nation

07/20/2025

2/10

Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut is a huge disappointment that is unfunny, unmemorable, and unnecessary, with the only outstanding thing about it being the ensemble cast he assembled.

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Anna Menta

Decider

01/06/2025

The absurd dialogue has kids saying things like, “hot fruit lightning,” which vaguely sounds like a joke on the surface, but, in fact, is just a collection of nonsense words.

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Chase Hutchinson

The Inlander (Spokane, WA)

12/28/2024

There is a common criticism about comedies overstretching what could have maybe been a so-so sketch into a feature, but Unfrosted takes the cake in just how egregiously it does this. With painfully unfunny joke after unfunny joke, it's all empty calories.

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Canadian G

@Haligal May 6

Hilarious. We laughed out loud all through. Do not believe the critics.

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Jon P

@RT64257777 Apr 30

In an age when every movie is an unoriginal reboot, sequel, prequel, or complete ripoff, Unfrosted is an original, fun, and memorable comedy. This movie succeeded in making me laugh, in making me forget doom scrolling for awhile, and in entertaining me thoroughly. The comedy is wacky, snarky, and the cast is fantastic. Aside from almost anyone who was ever on SNL, a standout was Jon Hamm, who did an amazing job parading his Don Draper character. The buzzkill losers putting this movie down are the same ones complaining that no one tries anything original, no one tries comedy just for sake of comedy, and apparently wants every movie to be 3 hours of tense dialog like the Irishman. This isn't for them. This movie exists for one single reason: To entertain you. No, not every joke is a hit, not every scene is cohesive - and it doesn't have to be! It is fun for fun's sake. So enjoy something that is wacky. Enjoy giving your brain a break. Enjoy a simple, fun story with an excellent cast.

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Eloise W

@RT23825549 Apr 9

I first watched this movie alone, in a dark room. In retrospect, I wish I had the windows open so my neighbors could hear me laughing and see my tears of joy. The characters were immaculate. The set charming. The plot was full of twists and never failed to keep me entertained. Humorous doesn't even begin to describe it. I had to change pants four times. However, I might note that this movie would not be well-received by anyone who thinks to highly of themselves or spends long hours criticizing others on the internet (i.e. those who are devoid of joy).

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D V.

@dvecch Feb 5

Funny without any political messages or political correctness

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Jan 3

Calm down folks, it's a movie about cereal rivalries...it's supposed to be sugary and dumb.

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Sean D

@Dooley78 Dec 27

If this movie came out in the 90s it would of been a hit . The younger generation doesn't like dumb comedies this reminds me of Hot shots or naked Gun stuff I laughed all the way through it. If your over 40 you will get it

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Synopsis

Michigan, 1963. Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars writer/director Jerry Seinfeld.

Director: Jerry Seinfeld
Producer: Beau Bauman, Spike Feresten, Jerry Seinfeld
Screenwriter: Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, Andy Robin
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Columbus 81 Productions, Netflix Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive References|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2024
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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