The Nuttiest Nutcracker

The Nuttiest Nutcracker

Year: 1999

Runtime: 48 mins

Language: English

Director: Harold Harris

AnimationFamilyFantasyMusicAdventure

A group of fruit and vegetables try to help the Nutcracker’s army get a star up on a Christmas tree before midnight, and stop a rodent army from destroying Christmas.

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Timeline & Setting – The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999)

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Time period

Christmas Eve

The events unfold on a snowy Christmas Eve, blending domestic holiday warmth with a fairy-tale quest. The story moves through a magical timeline where the Christmas star and a transforming nutcracker prince drive the plot toward restoring Christmas and reuniting a family.

Location

Marie’s home, Sugar Plum Fairy's Kingdom, Reginald's Palace (Cheese Foundry), Christmas Tree Realm

Marie’s home on a snowy Christmas Eve is the starting point, with gifts and family tension setting the tone. The adventure expands into magical realms such as the Sugar Plum Fairy's kingdom and Reginald's cheese-filled palace, where a battle to save Christmas unfolds. The journey culminates in a star-powered quest to restore Christmas to its rightful place.

❄️ Snowy 🏰 Magical 🎄 Christmas

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Main Characters – The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999)

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Marie (Debi Derryberry)

Marie is a compassionate, hopeful girl who believes in the magic of Christmas. Her love for the nutcracker prince motivates the quest to save Christmas and reunite her family.

❤️ Protagonist 🧭 Determined 👪 Family-focused

Fritz (Debi Derryberry)

Fritz is Marie's playful, sometimes jealous brother who learns to trust the magical world. He initially clashes with Marie but joins in the adventure as the nutcracker's fate unfolds around them.

🧒 Sibling 🗺️ Curious 🛡️ Loyal

Uncle Drosselmeyer (Jim Cummings)

Uncle Drosselmeyer is the mysterious gift-giver whose magic starts the adventure. He wields influence over the Christmas story and helps push Marie toward the fairy-tale journey.

🎩 Mentor 🧭 Mysterious 🪄 Powerful

Gramps (Jim Cummings)

Gramps is a wise elder among the nuts who aids the group and provides guidance during the chaos of the palace battles. He shows resilience and loyalty to the cause.

🧓 Elder 🧭 Wise 🥜 Nut world ally

L'il Pea (Tress MacNeille)

L'il Pea is the youngest of the nuts, eager and expressive, often driving the group with optimism. She provides humor and warmth to the ensemble.

🟢 Youngest 😂 Comic relief 🧩 Team player

Colonel (Jeff Bennett)

The Colonel commands the Mouse Army and is a strategic, no-nonsense tactician. He coordinates the opposition to Marie and her friends while keeping the plan tight.

🐭 Commanding 🧠 Strategic 🗡️ Antagonist ally

Mac (Cheech Marin)

Mac is part of the nut group, likely a charismatic, loyal ally who brings humor and courage to the mission. He stands with the nuts against Reginald's forces.

🥜 Loyal 😂 Comic 🧭 Guide

Sparkle (Desiree Goyette)

Sparkle is one of the Nuts, adding brightness and energy to the ensemble. She helps keep morale up during the battles and adventures.

✨ Spark 🧚 Supportive 🥜 Nut world ally

Stash (Kevin Schon)

Stash is a resourceful nut who contributes to the group’s plan and acts with practical wisdom. He supports the quest with steady courage.

🧠 Practical 🥜 Loyal 💪 Supportive

Sugar Plum Fairy (Phyllis Diller)

Sugar Plum Fairy is the wise ruler of the fairy kingdom who offers guidance and helps unlock the power of the Christmas star. She plays a pivotal role in restoring Christmas.

👑 Mentor 🧚 Magical 🌟 Guiding light

Reginald (Jim Belushi)

Reginald is the Mouse Queen's ambitious son and the main antagonist who seeks to capture Marie and seize control of Christmas. He is cunning, self-centered, and opportunistic.

🐭 Antagonist 🧠 Cunning 🗡️ Power-hungry

Prince (Cam Clarke)

The Prince is the Nutcracker prince, transformed by the story into a living figure who shares a kiss with Marie. He is brave, steadfast, and relentlessly protective.

🤴 Hero 🗡️ Brave ❤️ Romantic

Asparagus (Cam Clarke)

Asparagus is a character in the Nutcracker universe who appears alongside the Prince and other mice, contributing to the journey. He acts as part of the hero ensemble.

🥕 Quirky 🗺️ Part of team 🧭 Guide

Mouse Sergeant (Cam Clarke)

Mouse Sergeant is a combat-focused lieutenant in Reginald's forces, involved in the palace chase and battles. He challenges the Nutcracker's allies and adds tension to the conflict.

🐭 Soldier 🗡️ Military 🧩 Antagonist

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Major Themes – The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999)

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❤️ Love & Redemption

Love powers the central transformation: Marie's affection for the nutcracker prince and her capacity to forgive drive the quest to save Christmas. The spell is broken by true love, leading to sacrifice and a fragile reconciliation between siblings.

🛡️ Courage & Teamwork

The nuts, foods, and friends unite to oppose Reginald and his mice. Courage, loyalty, and clever teamwork propel the rescue mission and the recovery of the Christmas star.

🎁 Magic & Transformation

Magic animates inanimate toys and transforms Marie into the nutcracker prince at moments of danger. The Christmas star grants wishes, culminating in the reunion of family and restoration of Christmas.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:01

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