The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

2018·Movie
1h 48min
Rotten Tomatoes–94%

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Show business, fantasy, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

Clara is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her Nutcracker. Recorded on stage 3 December 2018—15 January 2019 as part of the Autumn 2018/19 season.
Ballet PerformanceThe NutcrackerClassical MusicChristmas EveFantasy AdventureSpectacular StagingRoyal BalletFamily Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Carr
Written by:
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Marius Petipa
Produced by:
Roland John Wiley
Composed by:
Sergey Levitin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Barry Wordsworth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker worth watching?

94
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker?

1 h 48 min

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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