The Nutcracker

2009Movie2 h 7 minNR

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life, is at its most enchanting in Peter Wright's glorious production.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Facts

December 1, 2009 · 2 h 7 min · NR

Released
December 1, 2009
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

God Save Us from the Queen!, Fairy Tale, Adorable Evil Minions +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Nutcracker?"

Questions about The Nutcracker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nutcracker?

In the United States, The Nutcracker streams on Marquee TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Nutcracker worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Nutcracker okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Nutcracker good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Nutcracker?

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

What tropes does The Nutcracker use?

God Save Us from the Queen!Fairy TaleAdorable Evil MinionsGorgeous Garment GenerationWeaksauce WeaknessFlashbackDoting ParentSoul JarUnrelated in the AdaptationGood ParentsEvil CounterpartCulturally Sensitive Adaptationand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including God Save Us from the Queen!, Fairy Tale, and Adorable Evil Minions.