Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Watch TrailerIn this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Family, Fantasy, Music |
| Director | Carroll Ballard |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Carroll Ballard constructs the film as a cinematic ballet, relying on Pacific Northwest Ballet's choreography and Tchaikovsky's iconic score. He explores a dream logic through theatrical sets and costumes, creating a hybrid of performance and fantasy narrative.
What lingers after the credits is the haunting beauty of its darker sequences, balanced by the triumph of childhood imagination. A unique holiday spectacle that prioritizes artistic vision over conventional storytelling. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Carroll Ballard
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Best enjoyed as a festive family viewing during the holiday season.
🎭 Cast
Hugh Bigney
Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
Patricia Barker
Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
Vanessa Sharp
Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)
Wade Walthall
Nutcracker Prince
Russell Burnett
Fritz
Laura Schwenk
Snowflake
Benjamin Houk
Father / Mouse King
Beatrice Bassett
Grandparent
Benjamin Bassett
Grandparent
Julie Harris
Clara (Voice)
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