The Nutcracker (2016)
The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
Genre: Music, Fantasy
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: December 8, 2016
Cast
- Lauren Cuthbertson - The Sugar Plum Fairy
- Federico Bonelli - The Prince
- Francesca Hayward - Clara
- Alexander Campbell - Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker
- Gary Avis - Herr Drosselmeyer
- Luca Acri - Drosselmeyer’s Assistant
- Christopher Saunders - Dr Stahlbaum
- Elizabeth McGorian - Mrs Stahlbaum
- Benjamin Ella - Clara’s Partner
- Kristen McNally - Grandmother
Screenplay
- Marius Petipa (Scenario Writer)
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Production: Royal Opera House, Opus Arte
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
based on novel or book, fairy tale, classical music, ballet, tchaikovsky, stage performance, christmas, roh
Trailer
The Nutcracker TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nutcracker about?
- The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
- Who stars in The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker stars Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell, Gary Avis, Luca Acri.
- How long is The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker is a Music, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Nutcracker produced?
- The Nutcracker was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Nutcracker?
- The themes of The Nutcracker include: Magical Fantasy Worlds.