The Nutcracker Prince
“Join us in a classic tale of adventure, romance, bravery and a really mean mouse.”
Synopsis
After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future happiness.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Nutcracker Prince - 1990 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-07
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Nutcracker Prince (voice)
Megan Follows
Clara (voice)
Mike MacDonald
Mouseking (voice)
Peter O'Toole
Pantaloon (voice)
Phyllis Diller
Mousequeen (voice)
Peter Boretski
Uncle Drosselmeier (voice)
Stephanie Morgenstern
Louise (voice)
George Merner
Dr. Stahlbaum (voice)
Lynne Gorman
Trudy (voice)
Christopher Owens
Erik (voice)
Noam Zylberman
Fritz (voice)
Marvin Goldhar
Mr. Schaeffer / Other voicers
Len Carlson
King / Other voices
Elizabeth Hanna
Mrs. Schaeffer / Marie / Other voices
Susan Roman
Mrs. Miller / Other voices
Mona Waserman
Princess Perlipat (voice)
Diane Stapley
Mrs. Ingrid Stahlbaum (voice)
Theresa Sears
Queen / Mouse / Other voices
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schibli
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Watson, E. T. A. Hoffmann, John Williamson
- Original Score
- Victor Davies, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker Prince
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lacewood Productions, Hinton Animation Studios, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, Allied Filmmakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schibli
Patricia Watson, E. T. A. Hoffmann, John Williamson
Victor Davies, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sue Robertson
Sheldon S. Wiseman, Kevin Gillis, Jake Eberts
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Watson
Writer
Paul Schibli
Director
Sheldon S. Wiseman
Producer
Sue Robertson
Editor
Kevin Gillis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker Prince
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What is The Nutcracker Prince about?
After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future happiness.
Who directed The Nutcracker Prince?
The Nutcracker Prince was directed by Paul Schibli.
Who stars in The Nutcracker Prince?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker Prince includes Kiefer Sutherland, Megan Follows, Mike MacDonald, Peter O'Toole, Phyllis Diller.
When was The Nutcracker Prince released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker Prince was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker Prince?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker Prince was composed by Victor Davies, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nutcracker Prince?
The Nutcracker Prince holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).