Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
1986, English. Directed by Carroll Ballard.
A magnificent Christmas spectacular.
In 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Carroll BallardDirector
- Hugh BigneyHerr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
- Patricia BarkerClara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
- Vanessa SharpClara (Christmas party; battle scene)
- Wade WalthallNutcracker Prince
- Russell BurnettFritz
- Laura SchwenkSnowflake
- Benjamin HoukFather / Mouse King
- Beatrice BassettGrandparent
- Benjamin BassettGrandparent
- Julie HarrisClara (Voice)
Details
- Released
- 26 November 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Box office
- $782K
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What Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is based on
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an 1816 play or musical by E. T. A. Hoffmann.
Play or musical · 1816
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
By E. T. A. Hoffmann
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture: quick answers
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How long is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Nutcracker: The Motion Picture have a post-credits scene?
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture on?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
If you liked Nutcracker: The Motion Picture, try A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Nutcracker.
Who directed Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) was directed by Carroll Ballard and stars Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp.
What is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture based on?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an 1816 play or musical by E. T. A. Hoffmann.