The Nutcracker & the Mouse King (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, The Nutcracker & the Mouse King is a music film directed by Jeff Tudor, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a story written in 1816 by E. T. A. Hoffmann in which young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. In 1892, the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov turned Alexandre Dumas père's adaptation of the story into the ballet The Nutcracker, which became one of Tchaikovsky's most famous compositions, and perhaps the most popular ballet in the world.
Who’s in it. The Nutcracker & the Mouse King stars Anna Tysgankova as Clara Staalboom, Matthew Golding as Prince, James Stout as Nutcracker and Toer van Schayk.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nutcracker & the Mouse King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nutcracker & the Mouse King tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nutcracker & the Mouse King (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nutcracker & the Mouse King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker & the Mouse King?
- The Nutcracker & the Mouse King stars Anna Tysgankova, Matthew Golding, James Stout and Toer van Schayk.
- When was The Nutcracker & the Mouse King released?
- The Nutcracker & the Mouse King was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.