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Film · Family, Fantasy, Music

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)

★ 6.7 · 23 votes1 h 25 minFamily, Fantasy, Music1986

A magnificent Christmas spectacular.

In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.

Director
Carroll Ballard
Writers
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Maurice Sendak
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
November 26, 1986

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was released on November 26, 1986. Where to watch in United States: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription).

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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture cast

  • Hugh BigneyHerr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
  • Patricia BarkerClara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
  • Vanessa SharpClara (Christmas party; battle scene)
  • Wade WalthallNutcracker Prince
  • Russell BurnettFritz
  • Laura SchwenkSnowflake
  • Benjamin HoukFather / Mouse King
  • Beatrice BassettGrandparent
  • Benjamin BassettGrandparent
  • Julie HarrisClara (Voice)
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