The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2004, The Nutcracker and the Mouseking is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Tatyana Ilyina, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The fairytale story revolves around a young prince who - along with his entourage - is turned into a nutcracker through his own ungrateful and selfish behaviour, and awaits a kindly soul who'll release him from the spell. The mouse-king seeks the magic that made this happen so that he can become all-powerful. The prince (now a nutcracker) finds hope in the form of a girl who risks everything to help him become real again, while the mouse-king and his armies do everything they can to steal the magic for themselves.
Who’s in it. The Nutcracker and the Mouseking stars Wolfgang Völz as Mausekönig (Mouseking) (voice), Rufus Beck as Squeak (voice), Hannes Jaenicke as Bubble (voice) and Volker Brandt as Drosselmeier (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Nutcracker and the Mouseking 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 and the Mouseking page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nutcracker and the Mouseking 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 and the Mouseking (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nutcracker and the Mouseking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nutcracker and the Mouseking worth watching?
- The Nutcracker and the Mouseking holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Nutcracker and the Mouseking?
- The Nutcracker and the Mouseking stars Wolfgang Völz, Rufus Beck, Hannes Jaenicke, Volker Brandt and Leslie Nielsen.
- When was The Nutcracker and the Mouseking released?
- The Nutcracker and the Mouseking was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.