Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker is an action, drama and family film directed by Vincent Bataillon, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince and saves Marie from the Mouse King and his army. This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with its fairytale setting and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. This live version of The Nutcracker, created for the Bolshoi by Yuri Grigorovich, is full of romanticism and philosophical reflections on ideal love.
Who’s in it. Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker stars Anna Nikulina as Marie, Denis Rodkin as Prince, Andrei Merkuriev as Drosselmeyer and Vitaly Biktimirov as The Mouse King, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker?
- Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker stars Anna Nikulina, Denis Rodkin, Andrei Merkuriev, Vitaly Biktimirov and Alexander Fadeyechev.
- When was Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker released?
- Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.