The Nutcracker 1993
“The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Networks
- Regency Enterprises, Elektra Entertainment Group
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Nutcracker?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "The Nutcracker" (1993).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 24, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Elektra Entertainment Group
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,119,994
- Genres
- Fantasy, Music, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 62 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Regency Enterprises, Elektra Entertainment Group
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Title: The Nutcracker (1993).
Release Date: 11/24/1993 (US).
Genres: Fantasy, Music, Family.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Rating: G.
Content/Description: The joy of the New York City Ballet in an exciting family holiday motion picture.
Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Soundtrack info: George Ballanchine's The Nutcracker.
The film The Nutcracker was released in the United States on November 24, 1993.
It is categorized under the genres of fantasy, music, and family.
Should you watch it?
“A young girl enters a dream world where her toys come to life on Christmas Eve.”
- Features the performance of the New York City Ballet
- Presents a classic holiday story in a family-friendly format
- Includes the iconic musical compositions of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Viewers looking for a traditional narrative film may find the ballet-focused presentation unconventional
Watch it if you appreciate the artistry of the New York City Ballet and classic holiday music.
The film maintains a whimsical, family-oriented tone with a steady, performance-based pace suitable for all ages.
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Streaming availability for this title varies by region and platform; please check your local digital movie providers.
Is this version of The Nutcracker worth watching?
It is a highly regarded choice for those who enjoy the New York City Ballet and classical holiday performances.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes.
Is this film suitable for children?
Yes, the film is rated G and is designed as a family-friendly holiday motion picture.
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