The Nutcracker (1985): reparto, argumento y streaming

1985 · Película · ★ 4

The Nutcracker poster

Released in 1985, The Nutcracker is a familia and película de tv film directed by John Vernon, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the settings, with a kingdom of marzipan featured in Act 2.

Who’s in it. The Nutcracker stars Lesley Collier as Sugar Plum Fairy, Anthony Dowell as Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince, Michael Coleman as Drosselmeyer and Julie Rose as Clara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Nutcracker has proved divisive with audiences.

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 El viaje de Chihiro, Regreso al futuro, El rey león and Coco.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch The Nutcracker (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nutcracker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Nutcracker worth watching?
The Nutcracker holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy familia and película de tv. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker stars Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell, Michael Coleman, Julie Rose and Guy Niblett.
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.