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The Nutcracker Prince

1990Movie1 h 15 minG

AnimationFamily
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes25%73%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes25%73%

Summary

After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future happiness.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Paul Schibli
Written by
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Patricia Watson
Produced by
Sheldon S. Wiseman, Kevin Gillis
Music by
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Victor Davies

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Facts

November 21, 1990 · 1 h 15 min · G

Released
November 21, 1990
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Family-Unfriendly Death, Dance of Romance, Named by the Adaptation +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Nutcracker Prince worth watching?"

Questions about The Nutcracker Prince

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Nutcracker Prince worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is The Nutcracker Prince okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Nutcracker Prince?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Nutcracker Prince?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Nutcracker Prince use?

Family-Unfriendly DeathDance of RomanceNamed by the AdaptationThe DragonLiving ToysIncredible Shrinking ManScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Bloodless CarnageNever Say "Die"Disney Villain DeathArt ShiftToday, X. Tomorrow, the World!and 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Family-Unfriendly Death, Dance of Romance, and Named by the Adaptation.