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The Nutcracker

1999Movie11 minG

Animation
61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An animated short produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, the contemporary twist on a classic tale sees Mickey, Donald and Minnie in the roles of the Nutcracker, the Mouse King and young Maria, respectively.

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 streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Written by
Jess Winfield

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Facts

October 23, 1999 · 11 min · G

Released
October 23, 1999
Runtime
11 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation
Original language
English

Tropes

Recycled Soundtrack, Adorable Evil Minions, Composite Character +9

Q&A

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

Questions about The Nutcracker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Nutcracker worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61.

Is 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 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 The Nutcracker?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does The Nutcracker use?

Recycled SoundtrackAdorable Evil MinionsComposite CharacterDon't Celebrate Just YetRags to RoyaltyEvil CounterpartCrown of PowerCulturally Sensitive AdaptationLiterally Shattered LivesDying CurseSilence Is GoldenFlashbackand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Recycled Soundtrack, Adorable Evil Minions, and Composite Character.