Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
“A magnificent Christmas spectacular.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Official Trailer #1 - Wade Walthall Movie (1986) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hugh Bigney
Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
Patricia Barker
Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
Vanessa Sharp
Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)
Wade Walthall
Nutcracker Prince
Russell Burnett
Fritz
Laura Schwenk
Snowflake
Benjamin Houk
Father / Mouse King
Beatrice Bassett
Grandparent
Benjamin Bassett
Grandparent
Julie Harris
Clara (Voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$782K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Sendak, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Title
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $782K
- Production Studios
- Hyperion Pictures, The Kushner-Locke Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carroll Ballard
Maurice Sendak, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Stephen H. Burum
John Nutt, Michael Silvers
Peter Locke, Michael Rosenblatt, Thomas L. Wilhite, Donald Kushner, Thomas Coleman
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Locke
Producer
John Nutt
Editor
Michael Silvers
Editor
Thomas L. Wilhite
Producer
Maurice Sendak
Production Design
Donald Kushner
Producer
Carroll Ballard
Director
Willard Carroll
Producer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Maurice Sendak
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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What is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture about?
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.
Who directed Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was directed by Carroll Ballard.
Who stars in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
The principal cast of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture includes Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp, Wade Walthall, Russell Burnett.
When was Nutcracker: The Motion Picture released and how long is it?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Nutcracker: The Motion Picture make at the box office?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture grossed $782K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).