Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

1986·Movie
1h 25min·G
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–70%

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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and tense

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, show business, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

A magnificent Christmas spectacular.

In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Ballet Performance FilmChristmas Eve Dream WorldFantasy & WonderSpectacular VisualsIconic Tchaikovsky ScoreNostalgic AtmospherePsychological Undertones

Crew

Directed by:
Eugene Mazzola, Wolfgang E. Marum, Carroll Ballard
Written by:
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Maurice Sendak
Produced by:
Peter Locke, Thomas L. Wilhite, Willard Carroll

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Nutcracker: The Motion Picture legally?

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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

1 h 25 min

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?

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