The Nutcracker (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, The Nutcracker is a music and fantasy film directed by Elena Macheret, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.
Who’s in it. The Nutcracker stars Ekaterina Maksimova as Maria, Vladimir Vasiliev as The Nutcracker Prince, Vladimir Levashyov as Drosselmayer and Sergey Radchenko as The Mouse King.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Nutcracker 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 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 (1987)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker stars Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov and Sergey Radchenko.
- When was The Nutcracker released?
- The Nutcracker was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.