The Nutcracker (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2016, The Nutcracker is a music film, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
Who’s in it. The Nutcracker stars Lauren Cuthbertson as The Sugar Plum Fairy, Federico Bonelli as The Prince, Francesca Hayward as Clara and Alexander Campbell as Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker, 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 Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nutcracker (2016)?
- 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 music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker stars Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell and Gary Avis.
- When was The Nutcracker released?
- The Nutcracker was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.