The Nutcracker
Synopsis
It is Christmas Eve, and the Stahlbaum family is happily unwrapping their Christmas gifts. After all the merriment, seven-year-old Marie receives a very special gift--a mysterious Nutcracker--from her beloved Godfather Drosselmeier. When the house falls dark and silent, Marie discovers that this is no ordinary Nutcracker, but Godfather Drosselmeier's nephew, who was transformed into a wooden toy by the curse of the evil Madame Mouserink. To break the curse, the Nutcracker must win the love of Marie and defeat the malicious, seven-headed Mouse King.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Jetlag Productions' The Nutcracker - "Season of Love" (Wendy K. Hamilton-Caddey)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-11-28
Top Cast
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Andrea Libman
Marie (voice) (as Andrean Libman)
Tony Ail
(voice)
Nathan Aswell
(voice)
Kathleen Barr
(voice)
Lillian Carlson
(voice) (as Lilliam Carlson)
Garry Chalk
(voice) (as Gary Chalk)
Ian James Corlett
(voice) (as Ian Corlett)
Michael Donovan
(voice)
Kent Gallie
(voice)
Philip Maurice Hayes
(voice) (as Phil Hayes)
Roger Kelly
(voice)
Ellen Kennedy
(voice)
Terry Klassen
(voice)
Joanne Lee
(voice)
Tom McBeath
(voice)
Lois McClean
(voice)
Scott McNeil
(voice)
Jesse Moss
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Masunaga, Toshiyuki Hiruma
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Olesker
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Jetlag Productions, GoodTimes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Masunaga, Toshiyuki Hiruma
Jack Olesker
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Masunaga
Director
Toshiyuki Hiruma
Director
Jack Olesker
Writer
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
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What is The Nutcracker about?
It is Christmas Eve, and the Stahlbaum family is happily unwrapping their Christmas gifts. After all the merriment, seven-year-old Marie receives a very special gift--a mysterious Nutcracker--from her beloved Godfather Drosselmeier. When the house falls dark and silent, Marie discovers that this is no ordinary Nutcracker, but Godfather Drosselmeier's nephew, who was transformed into a wooden toy by the curse of the evil Madame Mouserink. To break the curse, the Nutcracker must win the love of Marie and defeat the malicious, seven-headed Mouse King.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Takashi Masunaga, Toshiyuki Hiruma.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Andrea Libman, Tony Ail, Nathan Aswell, Kathleen Barr, Lillian Carlson.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).