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The Nutcracker

1964Movie55 min

Music
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

A one-hour version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, with a somewhat revised storyline reminiscent of "The Wizard of Oz".

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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 brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Heinz Liesendahl
Written by
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Produced by
Karl Heinz Elsner
Music by
Franz Allers, Werner Seth

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Facts

December 24, 1964 · 55 min · Music

Released
December 24, 1964
Runtime
55 min
Genres
Music
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Tropes

Multiple Head Case, Mime and Music-Only Cartoon, Evil Counterpart +9

Q&A

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

Questions about The Nutcracker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Nutcracker worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Nutcracker okay for kids?

Yes: 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 2 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 wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Nutcracker in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does The Nutcracker use?

Multiple Head CaseMime and Music-Only CartoonEvil CounterpartAdaptation DistillationOverlord Jr.Recycled SoundtrackFairy TalePop-Cultural OsmosisAdorable Evil MinionsSoul JarGod Save Us from the Queen!Distressed Dudeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Multiple Head Case, Mime and Music-Only Cartoon, and Evil Counterpart.