Unfrosted Budget, Worldwide Collection, OTT Release, Cast, Review, Story
Unfrosted is a 2024 American comedy film directed by Jerry Seinfeld, making his feature film directorial debut. He co-wrote the script with Spike Ferreston, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin. The film stars Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Hugh Grant and Amy Schumer. It tells a funny, fictional version of how Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries were made.
Seinfeld and Fersten also produced the film with Beau Bauman through their company Columbus 81 Productions. Netflix released Unfrosted in the United States on May 4, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some enjoying its humor and others having mixed opinions.
Unfrosted Movie Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jerry Seinfeld |
| Written by | Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Andy Robin, Barry Marder |
| Produced by | Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Beau Bauman |
| Starring | Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer |
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Edited by | Evan Henke |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
| Production companies | Columbus 81 Productions, Skyview Entertainment, Good One Productions |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Release date | May 3, 2024 |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Unfrosted Movie Character Cast & Crew
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jerry Seinfeld | Bob Cabana, an employee of Kellogg’s, loosely based on William Post |
| Melissa McCarthy | Donna Stankowski, a NASA food scientist who joins the Kellogg’s team |
| Jim Gaffigan | Edsel Kellogg III, the head of Kellogg’s and Bob’s boss |
| Max Greenfield | Rick Ludwin, an employee of Post |
| Hugh Grant | Thurl Ravenscroft, a Shakespearean actor cast as Tony the Tiger, loosely based on the voice actor of the same name |
| Amy Schumer | Marjorie Post, the head of rival cereal company Post, loosely based on the real Marjorie Merriweather Post |
| Peter Dinklage | Harry Friendly, leader of the milk syndicate |
| Christian Slater | Mike Diamond, a sinister milkman |
| Bill Burr | JFK |
| Dan Levy | Andy Warhol |
| James Marsden | Jack LaLanne |
| Jack McBrayer | Steve Schwinn |
| Thomas Lennon | Harold von Braunhut |
| Bobby Moynihan | Chef Boy Ardee |
| Adrian Martinez | Tom Carvel |
| Sarah Cooper | Poppy Northcutt |
| Mikey Day | Crackle |
| Kyle Mooney | Snap |
| Drew Tarver | Pop |
| Tony Hale | Eddie Mink |
| Felix Solis | El Sucre |
| Maria Bakalova | Rada Adzhubey |
| Dean Norris | Khrushchev |
| Kyle Dunnigan | Walter Cronkite and Johnny Carson |
| Sebastian Maniscalco | Chester Slink |
| Beck Bennett | Barney Stein |
| Cedric the Entertainer | Stu Smiley |
| Fred Armisen | Mike Puntz |
| John Slattery | Ad Man #1[a] |
| Jon Hamm | Ad Man #2[b] |
| Aparna Nancherla | Purvis Pendleton |
| Andy Daly | Isaiah Lamb |
| Sarah Burns | Mrs. Schwinn |
| Eleanor Sweeney | Cathy |
| Bailey Sheetz | Butchie |
Unfrosted Release Date & OTT Release Date
The movie was first screened on April 30, 2024, at the famous Grauman’s Egyptian Theater in Hollywood and received a grand reception. After this premiere, it was released on May 3, 2024, on Netflix for worldwide viewing.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tart movie Unfrosted is inspired by There Will Be Blood and Mad Men. https://t.co/9EnzU4CoxK
— clementine✨ (@clov_a) March 12, 2024
Unfrosted Movie Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Movie Title | Views (Debut Week) | Time Period | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfrosted | 7.1 million | April 29 – May 5 | No. 1 | Lowest No. 1 debut week views of the year |
| Heart of the Hunter | 10.9 million | Debut Week | Below Unfrosted | Previous low opening week for a No. 1 movie |
Additional Notes
- Unfrosted: Starring Seinfeld and Melissa McCarthy, dropped on Netflix on a Friday.
- No. 1 Spot: A highly coveted position for films on Netflix, especially during their debut week.
