The Nutcracker
"The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture."
Originally released in 1991. The Nutcracker is a fantasy/music film. directed by Emile Ardolino.
Starring Kevin Kline, Macaulay Culkin, and Marina Squerciati
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (55 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.1M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,119,994
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
- Elektra Entertainment Group
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Emile Ardolino.
How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released on November 28, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Nutcracker?
The main cast of The Nutcracker includes Kevin Kline, Macaulay Culkin, Marina Squerciati, Alex Wiesendanger, Zoe Zien.