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Barbie in the Nutcracker

2001Movie1 h 17 minG

AnimationFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–60%

An uplifting, wholesome animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Starring in Her First Movie!

The Mouse King casts an evil spell over Clara that causes her to shrink. Clara and the Nutcracker set out on an adventurous journey to find Sugarplum Princess, who has the power to undo the spell.

Feels like

  • Children's Fantasy
  • CGI Animated
  • Classic Fairytale
  • Adaptation
  • Musical Score
  • Family-Friendly
  • Early 2000s Animation
  • Nostalgic

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Owen Hurley
Written by
Rob Hudnut, Linda Engelsiepen, Hilary Hinkle
Music by
Arnie Roth

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 30, 2001 · 1 h 17 min · G

Released
September 30, 2001
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

The Unintelligible, Bright Castle, Separated by the Wall +9

  • The Unintelligible
  • Bright Castle
  • Separated by the Wall
  • Gorgeous Garment Generation
  • Bookends
  • I Choose to Stay
  • Mood Whiplash
  • The Smurfette Principle
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • Actionized Adaptation
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Skewed Priorities

12 of 104 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbie in the Nutcracker?"

Questions about Barbie in the Nutcracker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie in the Nutcracker?

NetflixPrimeNetflix Kids

In the United States, Barbie in the Nutcracker streams on Netflix, Prime, and Netflix Kids. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Barbie in the Nutcracker worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Barbie in the Nutcracker 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 Barbie in the Nutcracker?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Barbie in the Nutcracker?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Barbie in the Nutcracker use?

The UnintelligibleBright CastleSeparated by the WallGorgeous Garment GenerationBookendsI Choose to StayMood WhiplashThe Smurfette PrincipleAnguished Declaration of LoveActionized AdaptationNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownSkewed Prioritiesand 92 more

TV Tropes lists 104 tropes for it, including The Unintelligible, Bright Castle, and Separated by the Wall.