The Nutcracker
Director: Emile Ardolino
"The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture."
On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Trailer
Cast
Kevin Kline
Narrator (voice)
Macaulay Culkin
The Nutcracker Prince
Marina Squerciati
Mouse / Polichinelle
Alex Wiesendanger
Child
Zoe Zien
Angel / Soldier
Lauren D'Avella
Soldier
Peter Reznick
Fritz
Darci Kistler
The Sugarplum Fairy
Damian Woetzel
The Sugarplum Fairy's Cavalier
Bart Robinson Cook
Drosselmeier
Kyra Nichols
Dewdrop
Jessica Lynn Cohen
Marie Stahlbaum
In brief
The Nutcracker (1993) is a fantasy, music, family film. With an average rating of 5.8/10 from 61 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Nutcracker online?
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How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker runs 92 minutes (1h 32min).
What rating does The Nutcracker have?
The Nutcracker has an average rating of 5.8/10 based on 61 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Nutcracker from?
The Nutcracker was released in 1993.
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