Nutcracker: The Motion Picture(1986)
A magnificent Christmas spectacular.
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Synopsis
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.
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) is a family, fantasy and music film directed by Carroll Ballard, released on November 26, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp and Wade Walthall. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Carroll Ballard
- Writers:
- Maurice Sendak, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Producers:
- Peter Locke, Donald Kushner, Thomas L. Wilhite
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen H. Burum
- Production:
- Hyperion Pictures, The Kushner-Locke Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet
- Revenue:
- $782,000
- Status:
- Released
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) Trailer
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hugh Bigney
Hugh Bigney
as Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
- Patricia Barker
Patricia Barker
as Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
- Vanessa Sharp
Vanessa Sharp
as Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)
- Wade Walthall
Wade Walthall
as Nutcracker Prince
- Russell Burnett
Russell Burnett
as Fritz
- Laura Schwenk
Laura Schwenk
as Snowflake
- Benjamin Houk
Benjamin Houk
as Father / Mouse King
- Beatrice Bassett
Beatrice Bassett
as Grandparent
- Benjamin Bassett
Benjamin Bassett
as Grandparent
Julie Harris
as Clara (Voice)
Key crew
Directed by Carroll Ballard, written by Maurice Sendak and E. T. A. Hoffmann, produced by Peter Locke, Donald Kushner and Thomas L. Wilhite.
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nutcracker: The Motion Picture online?
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
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The main cast of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) includes Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp, Wade Walthall and Russell Burnett. The film was directed by Carroll Ballard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nutcracker: The Motion Picture released?
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was released on November 26, 1986 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture worth watching?
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
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Yes. The official Nutcracker: The Motion Picture trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.