The Nutcracker (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film

Released in 1968, The Nutcracker is a fantasy and liebesfilm film directed by John Vernon, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!
Who’s in it. The Nutcracker stars Rudolf Nureyev as Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince, Merle Park as Clara, Leslie Edwards as Dr. Stahlbaum and Betty Kavanagh as Frau Stahlbaum, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nutcracker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nutcracker tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Nutcracker (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nutcracker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker stars Rudolf Nureyev, Merle Park, Leslie Edwards, Betty Kavanagh and Keith Martin.
- When was The Nutcracker released?
- The Nutcracker was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.