Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)

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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

G, 1 hr. 22 min.
Directed By
Carroll Ballard
Genres
Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts
In Theaters
Nov 26, 1986 Wide
MGM

Critic Reviews

  • Joly Herman, Common Sense Media

    Slightly creepy undertone to lovely staging of classic.

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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.

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