Nutcracker Fantasy (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, Nutcracker Fantasy is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Takeo Nakamura, running about 82 minutes. “Let Yourself Believe that Once Upon A Time Good Prevailed Where Evil Existed and Puppets Walked Without Strings” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based off of the novel, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and the ballet, "The Nutcracker", Sanrio shows their take on the classic story in a stop-motion animated film.
Who’s in it. Nutcracker Fantasy stars Kaoru Sugita as Clara (voice), Melissa Gilbert as Clara, Kaoru Sugita as Clara (voice) and Christopher Lee as Uncle Drosselmeyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Nutcracker Fantasy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nutcracker Fantasy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nutcracker Fantasy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nutcracker Fantasy (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nutcracker Fantasy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nutcracker Fantasy worth watching?
- Nutcracker Fantasy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nutcracker Fantasy?
- Nutcracker Fantasy stars Kaoru Sugita, Melissa Gilbert, Kaoru Sugita, Christopher Lee and Kō Nishimura.
- When was Nutcracker Fantasy released?
- Nutcracker Fantasy was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.