The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
2018, English. Directed by Lasse Hallström & Joe Johnston.
Let the mystery unfold.
When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 2,279 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- Joe JohnstonDirector
- Mackenzie FoyClara Stahlbaum
- Jayden Fowora-KnightCaptain Phillip Hoffman
- Tom SweetFritz Stahlbaum
- Keira KnightleySugar Plum Fairy
- Helen MirrenMother Ginger
- Morgan FreemanDrosselmeyer
- Eugenio DerbezHawthorne
- Matthew MacfadyenBenjamin Stahlbaum
- Richard E. GrantShiver
- Sergei PoluninSweets Cavalier
- Misty CopelandBallerina Princess
- Anna MadeleyMarie Stahlbaum
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ashleigh Powell
- Budget
- $120M
- Box office
- $174M
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What The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is based on
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is based on The Nutcracker, a short story by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an 1816 short story by E. T. A. Hoffmann.
Short story
The Nutcracker
By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Short story · 1816
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
By E. T. A. Hoffmann
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: quick answers
Is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 2,279 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Nutcracker and the Four Realms have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms on?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
If you liked The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, try Pan, Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups, The Magic Faraway Tree.
Who directed The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) was directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston and stars Mackenzie Foy, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Tom Sweet.
What is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms based on?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is based on The Nutcracker, a short story by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an 1816 short story by E. T. A. Hoffmann.