The Nutcracker(2016)
The Nutcracker Synopsis
The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
The Nutcracker (2016) is a music and fantasy film, released on December 8, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Writers:
- Marius Petipa
- Production:
- Royal Opera House, Opus Arte
- Status:
- Released
The Nutcracker (2016) Trailer
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The Nutcracker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lauren Cuthbertson
as The Sugar Plum Fairy
Federico Bonelli
as The Prince
Francesca Hayward
as Clara
Alexander Campbell
as Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker
Gary Avis
as Herr Drosselmeyer
Luca Acri
as Drosselmeyer’s Assistant
Christopher Saunders
as Dr Stahlbaum
Elizabeth McGorian
as Mrs Stahlbaum
Benjamin Ella
as Clara’s Partner
Kristen McNally
as Grandmother
Alastair Marriott
as Grandfather
Christina Arestis
as Dancing Mistress
Key crew
written by Marius Petipa.
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The Nutcracker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Nutcracker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nutcracker online?
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The Nutcracker (2016) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
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The main cast of The Nutcracker (2016) includes Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell and Gary Avis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nutcracker released?
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The Nutcracker was released on December 8, 2016 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Nutcracker worth watching?
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The Nutcracker (2016) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Nutcracker?
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Yes. The official The Nutcracker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.