Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1986 · 85 mins · English

#14,513 9

Directed by

Carroll Ballard

Starring

Julie Harris, Russell Burnett, Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Wade Walthall, Vanessa Sharp

A magnificent Christmas spectacular presented by Pacific Northwest Ballet. On Christmas Eve, Clara’s godfather arrives with a bag of gifts, including an intriguing wooden nutcracker. While the household sleeps, Clara examines the nutcracker by the tree and is whisked into a dark, enchanting dream realm.