Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
1986 · 1h 25m · Family, Fantasy, Music · United States of America · Rated G (US)
A magnificent Christmas spectacular.
In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Directed by
Carroll BallardStory by
E. T. A. Hoffmann6.2Smart score
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