The Nutcracker(1993)
“The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture.”
Overview
On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Director
Emile Ardolino
Studio
Regency Enterprises
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Kevin Kline
as Narrator (voice)
Macaulay Culkin
as The Nutcracker Prince
Marina Squerciati
as Mouse / Polichinelle
Alex Wiesendanger
as Child
Zoe Zien
as Angel / Soldier
Lauren D'Avella
as Soldier
Peter Reznick
as Fritz
Darci Kistler
as The Sugarplum Fairy
Damian Woetzel
as The Sugarplum Fairy's Cavalier
Bart Robinson Cook
as Drosselmeier
Kyra Nichols
as Dewdrop
Jessica Lynn Cohen
as Marie Stahlbaum
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Regency Enterprises • Elektra Entertainment Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nutcracker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Nutcracker (1993).
What is The Nutcracker about?▼
On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Who directed The Nutcracker?▼
The Nutcracker was directed by Emile Ardolino and released in 1993. It is a fantasy, music, family film.
How long is The Nutcracker?▼
The Nutcracker has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in The Nutcracker?▼
The cast of The Nutcracker includes Kevin Kline as Narrator (voice), Macaulay Culkin as The Nutcracker Prince, Marina Squerciati as Mouse / Polichinelle, Alex Wiesendanger as Child, Zoe Zien as Angel / Soldier and more.
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