The Nutcracker Prince
“Join us in a classic tale of adventure, romance, bravery and a really mean mouse.”
After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future happiness.
Where to watch The Nutcracker Prince in United States
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Where is The Nutcracker Prince streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About The Nutcracker Prince
The Nutcracker Prince is a 1990 English-language animation and family film directed by Paul Schibli. The cast is led by Kiefer Sutherland, Megan Follows, Mike MacDonald. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Nutcracker Prince was produced by Lacewood Productions, Hinton Animation Studios, and The Ontario Film Development Corporation and made in Canada. It was released on November 21, 1990, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Paul Schibli
- Writers
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Patricia Watson
- Release date
- November 21, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Lacewood Productions, Hinton Animation Studios, The Ontario Film Development Corporation
The Nutcracker Prince cast & crew
The Nutcracker Prince was directed by Paul Schibli and written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and Patricia Watson.
The cast features Kiefer Sutherland as Nutcracker Prince (voice), Megan Follows as Clara (voice), Mike MacDonald as Mouseking (voice), Peter O'Toole as Pantaloon (voice), Phyllis Diller as Mousequeen (voice), and Peter Boretski as Uncle Drosselmeier (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Sheldon S. Wiseman and Jake Eberts.
Is The Nutcracker Prince worth watching?
The Nutcracker Prince holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and family, The Nutcracker Prince is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Nutcracker Prince
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Cast of The Nutcracker Prince
Kiefer Sutherland
Nutcracker Prince (voice)
Megan Follows
Clara (voice)
Mike MacDonald
Mouseking (voice)
Peter O'Toole
Pantaloon (voice)
Phyllis Diller
Mousequeen (voice)
Peter Boretski
Uncle Drosselmeier (voice)
Stephanie Morgenstern
Louise (voice)
George Merner
Dr. Stahlbaum (voice)
Lynne Gorman
Trudy (voice)
Christopher Owens
Erik (voice)
Noam Zylberman
Fritz (voice)
Marvin Goldhar
Mr. Schaeffer / Other voicers
The Nutcracker Prince — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Nutcracker Prince in United States?
The Nutcracker Prince is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Nutcracker Prince in?
The Nutcracker Prince is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Nutcracker Prince?
The Nutcracker Prince runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
▸What is The Nutcracker Prince rated?
The Nutcracker Prince is rated G. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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