Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)
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61% of users liked it
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The core and darker nuances of the original "Nutcracker" fairytale by E.T.A. Hoffman (with music by Tchaikovsky) are kept alive in this adept cinematic interpretation with its combination of ballet, special effects, and Maurice Sendak's costume and production designs. The Pacific Northwest Ballet… More The core and darker nuances of the original "Nutcracker" fairytale by E.T.A. Hoffman (with music by Tchaikovsky) are kept alive in this adept cinematic interpretation with its combination of ballet, special effects, and Maurice Sendak's costume and production designs. The Pacific Northwest Ballet Co. perform the tale about a young girl's dream. The Stahlbaum house is celebrating the night before Christmas, and the children, Fritz and Clara (Vanessa Sharp) welcome their godfather Herr Drosselmeier (Hugh Bigney) who brings them gifts. Clara's gift is a beautiful nutcracker, so beautiful that her brother becomes jealous and breaks it. Later, when everyone is in bed, Clara sneaks back to the Christmas tree to look at her repaired nutcracker and has a marvelous and often menacing dream. The Christmas tree grows to fill the room, and a mighty army of mice led by the Mouse King threatens her. The Nutcracker and the toy soldiers try to defeat the army but the Nutcracker is captured, at which point Clara (Patricia Barker as the dream Clara) bravely clobbers the Mouse King, and the army is defeated. From that point onward, she and the Nutcracker -- who has turned into a Prince -- have many adventures in the Land of Snow where a series of more than seven different dances introduce enchanting and grim characters. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- G, 1 hr. 22 min.
- Directed By
- Carroll Ballard
- Genres
- Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts
- In Theaters
- Nov 26, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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Joly Herman, Common Sense Media
Slightly creepy undertone to lovely staging of classic.
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Featured Audience Ratings
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Lafe F
The most fantasy-filled magical version of the Nutcracker on film I've been able to find. It's the version which always captured my imagination like none other. I think it's designed to put kids to sleep on Christmas Eve, because it has a dreamy look and feel.
Cast
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Hugh Bigneyas Herr Drosselmeier -
Vanessa Sharpas Young Clara -
Patricia Barkeras Dream Clara/Ballerina Doll
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Wade Walthallas Nutcracker -
Elizabeth Ann McCarthyas Moor -
Pacific Northwest Ballet
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Francia Russell -
Kent Stowell -
Russell Burnettas Fritz
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Bridget Alsdorfas Servant Child -
Carol Andersonas Snowflake -
Beatrice Bassettas Adult at the Party
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Benjamin Bassettas Adult at the Party -
Chaundra Bigneyas Baby Mouse -
Michele Blueas Toy Soldier
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Heather Boeas Scrim Mouse -
Martha Boyleas Snowflake -
Dianne Braceas Snowflake
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Alexandra Bronfmanas Commedia -
Dr. Rebecca Brownas Servant Child -
Todd Brownas Observer
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Hannah Brudgeas Infantry -
Jeffery N. Bullockas Foreign Guest -
Tracy Carboneauas Toy Soldier
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Joseph Carveras Boy -
Christian Cederlundas Moor -
Erik Cederlundas Fighting Mouse
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Tracey Charbonneauas Scrim Mouse -
Marianne Chikosas Officer -
Kara Chinas Toy Theater
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Elizabeth Christiansonas Officer -
Kippy Clarkas Servant Child -
Lindsay Clothieras Officer
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Sarah Coanas Artillery -
Irene Damestoyas Snowflake -
Charina Dimaanoas Scrim Mouse
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Carron Donaldsonas Commedia -
Gregory Draperas Adult at the Party -
Rebecca Dunneas Servant Child
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Gerald Ebitzas Moors -
Laara Estelleas Observer -
Margaret Farmeras Observer
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Betsy Fentonas Observer -
Fischbachas Erica/Moors -
Nicole Fisetas Scrim Mouse
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Sarah Frederickas Observer -
Alex Gardneras Boy -
Gabrielle Gardneras Observer
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Jamie Geieras Toy Theater -
Eugenia Georvasilisas Observer -
Susan Gladstoneas Waltz of the Flowers
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Amy Greeneas Waltz of the Flowers -
Christa Halbyas Servant Child -
Abbey Hallas Servant Child
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Mandi-Lyons Hansenas Servant Child -
Rachel Harrisonas Chinese Girl -
Heather Hollenbeckas Servant Child
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Jennifer Homansas Waltz of the Flowers -
Carey Hommeas Moor -
Benjamin Houkas Adult at the Party
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Lucinda Hugheyas Waltz of the Flowers -
Deborah Inksteras Mother Mouse -
Stephanie Irwinas Waltz of the Flowers
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Lee Johnsonas Chinese Girl -
Jennifer Kaderas Servant Child -
Kevin Kaiseras Moor
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Sterling Kekoaas Commedia -
Robert La Turneras Fighting Mouse -
Christine Lebaras Toy Soldier
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Sun Leenas Servant Child -
Mari Londonas Toy Theater -
Joey-Lynn Mannas Toy Soldier
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Katrenna Marenychas Fighting Mouse -
Michelle McRaeas Servant Child -
Catherine Mee Moenas Observer
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Caroline Newmanas Toy Theater -
Christina Nicolaidisas Toy Soldier -
Reid Olsonas Pas de Trois
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Whitney Onishias Child at the Party -
Rebecca Osmonas Infantry -
Jennifer Owenas Chinese Girl
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Freedom Ozogas Toy Theater -
Elizabeth Parhamas Child at the Party -
Vera Parhamas Child at the Party
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Emily Penhollowas Child at the Party -
Jenifer Petersonas Toy Theater -
Jeffery Plourdeas Slave
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Kay Prestonas Waltz of the Flowers -
Sara Pritchardas Servant Child -
Jacob Riceas Dervishe
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Amy Ritteras Toy Soldier -
Gloria Rivieraas Girl -
Maia Rosalas Peacock
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Natalie Ryderas Child at the Party -
Noelle Schroederas Infantry -
Laura Schwenkas Snowflake
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Ashley Sherwoodas Toy Soldier -
Christopher Smidtas Observer -
Erin Sokolas Scrim Mouse
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Emerald Stacyas Little Girl -
Rana Standalas Infantry -
Angela Sterlingas Observer
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Cary Stidhamas Child at the Party -
Carolyn Stoklosaas Fighting Mouse -
Lisa Stolzyas Moor
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Jason Takamaruas Child at the Party -
Jennifer Tayloras Servant Child -
Kyoko Teradaas Servant Child
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Julie Tobiasonas Waltz of the Flowers -
Lisl Vaillantas Snowflake -
Heidi Vierthaleras Waltz of the Flowers
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Courtland Weaveras Sword Dancer -
Anne Wescottas Fighting Mouse -
Andrew Wilsonas Child at the Party
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Clara Wilsonas Snowflake -
Nicole Wolgamottas Chinese Girl -
Tyrone Woodsas Observer
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Julie Harrisas Claire -
Jennifer Nichole Porteras Observer
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