The Nutcracker (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1993, The Nutcracker is a fantasy, family and music film directed by Emile Ardolino, running about 93 minutes. “The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Who’s in it. The Nutcracker stars Kevin Kline as Narrator (voice), Darci Kistler as The Sugarplum Fairy, Damian Woetzel as The Sugarplum Fairy's Cavalier and Bart Robinson Cook as Drosselmeier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Nutcracker has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 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 The Nutcracker (1993)?
- In US, The Nutcracker is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nutcracker worth watching?
- The Nutcracker holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker stars Kevin Kline, Darci Kistler, Damian Woetzel, Bart Robinson Cook and Kyra Nichols.
- When was The Nutcracker released?
- The Nutcracker was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.