The Nutcracker Sweet
Synopsis
It is Christmas Eve and the Silberhaus children are excited for the festivities to begin. Marie and Fritz are playing in the children's room when their godfather Drosselmayer arrives and presents them with an early Christmas gift, a Nutcracker. Marie witnesses a great battle between a vast army of toy soldiers led by the Nutcracker against a terrible platoon of mice commanded by the Mouse King. Follow Marie and Fritz's journey in the Kingdom of Dolls, through the Christmas Forest, past the Almond Milk Sea, and the Palace of the Marzipans.
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Alicia Silverstone
Marie (voice)
Ed Asner
Owl (voice)
Drake Bell
Nutcracker (voice)
Karen Strassman
Fritz (voice)
Rick Zieff
Mouse King / Screech / Soldiers (voice)
Grant George
Father / Limburger / Squeak (voice)
Wendee Lee
Mother / Princess Marmalade / Mice (voice)
Kirk Thornton
Drosselmeyer / Commander / Mice (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Schuldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Shea Fontana, Donald Roman Lopez, Eileen Cabiling
- Original Score
- Sergio Cavero, Tito Silva
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker Sweet
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Verité Films, Aronnax Animation Studios, Verité Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Schuldt
Shea Fontana, Donald Roman Lopez, Eileen Cabiling
Sergio Cavero, Tito Silva
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Schuldt
Director
Shea Fontana
Writer
Donald Roman Lopez
Writer
Eileen Cabiling
Writer
Sergio Cavero
Original Music Composer
Tito Silva
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker Sweet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nutcracker Sweet about?
It is Christmas Eve and the Silberhaus children are excited for the festivities to begin. Marie and Fritz are playing in the children's room when their godfather Drosselmayer arrives and presents them with an early Christmas gift, a Nutcracker. Marie witnesses a great battle between a vast army of toy soldiers led by the Nutcracker against a terrible platoon of mice commanded by the Mouse King. Follow Marie and Fritz's journey in the Kingdom of Dolls, through the Christmas Forest, past the Almond Milk Sea, and the Palace of the Marzipans.
Who directed The Nutcracker Sweet?
The Nutcracker Sweet was directed by Eduardo Schuldt.
Who stars in The Nutcracker Sweet?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker Sweet includes Alicia Silverstone, Ed Asner, Drake Bell, Karen Strassman, Rick Zieff.
When was The Nutcracker Sweet released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker Sweet was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker Sweet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker Sweet was composed by Sergio Cavero, Tito Silva.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nutcracker Sweet?
The Nutcracker Sweet holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).