The Nutcracker(1993)
The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture.
The Nutcracker Synopsis
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.
The Nutcracker (1993) is a fantasy, music and family film directed by Emile Ardolino, released on November 24, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Kevin Kline, Macaulay Culkin, Marina Squerciati and Alex Wiesendanger. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Emile Ardolino
- Writers:
- Susan Cooper, E. T. A. Hoffmann, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Producers:
- Robert Hurwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Composer:
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Production:
- Regency Enterprises, Elektra Entertainment Group
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,119,994
- Status:
- Released
The Nutcracker (1993) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Nutcracker before you stream it.
The Nutcracker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Kline
as Narrator (voice)
Macaulay Culkin
as The Nutcracker Prince
Marina Squerciati
as Mouse / Polichinelle
Alex Wiesendanger
as Child
Zoe Zien
as Angel / Soldier
- Lauren D'Avella
Lauren D'Avella
as Soldier
- Peter Reznick
Peter Reznick
as Fritz
- Darci Kistler
Darci Kistler
as The Sugarplum Fairy
- Damian Woetzel
Damian Woetzel
as The Sugarplum Fairy's Cavalier
- Bart Robinson Cook
Bart Robinson Cook
as Drosselmeier
- Kyra Nichols
Kyra Nichols
as Dewdrop
- Jessica Lynn Cohen
Jessica Lynn Cohen
as Marie Stahlbaum
Key crew
Directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Susan Cooper, E. T. A. Hoffmann and E. T. A. Hoffmann, produced by Robert Hurwitz.
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The Nutcracker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Nutcracker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nutcracker online?
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The Nutcracker (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
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The main cast of The Nutcracker (1993) includes Kevin Kline, Macaulay Culkin, Marina Squerciati, Alex Wiesendanger and Zoe Zien. The film was directed by Emile Ardolino. 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 November 24, 1993 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Nutcracker worth watching?
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The Nutcracker (1993) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, music and family 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.