The Nutcracker (2016)

The Nutcracker (2016) poster

The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?

Genre: Music, Fantasy
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Production: Royal Opera House, Opus Arte
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Magical Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

based on novel or book, fairy tale, classical music, ballet, tchaikovsky, stage performance, christmas, roh

Trailer

The Nutcracker Trailer
More Films in Genre: Music, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nutcracker about?
The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker stars Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell, Gary Avis, Luca Acri.
How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker is a Music, Fantasy film.
Where was The Nutcracker produced?
The Nutcracker was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Nutcracker?
The themes of The Nutcracker include: Magical Fantasy Worlds.