Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale

Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale

Year: 2007

Runtime: 46 mins

Language: English

Directors: Tony Cervone, Spike Brandt

ComedyFamilyAnimation

Ballet collides with chaos as Tom and Jerry battle for the holidays in this original Nutcracker adventure. After Jerry wishes to perform in an empty opera house, his wish whisks him to an enchanted kingdom of candy forests, singing snowflakes and animated toys. He befriends Tuffy and dances with a music‑box ballerina, but Tom and his alley‑cat gang crash the party, kidnapping the ballerina and threatening the festive realm. Jerry must rally his new friends to restore peace and save Christmas.

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Timeline & Setting – Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)

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Time period

Winter, Christmas season

The story unfolds during a wintry, holiday-inspired period marked by magic and seasonal imagery. Snowy landscapes, magical realms, and a race against the rising sun anchor the time frame. The journey blends festive charm with high-stakes fantasy as the kingdom hangs in the balance.

Location

Wintry Wonderland, Toy Kingdom, Toy Maker's Workshop

The action begins on a real-world stage that shimmers into a wintry, magical world. It expands into a snow-dusted landscape where toys come alive, then moves through the Toy Kingdom and the Toy Maker's workshop. The setting blends stage magic with fairy-tale realms as the characters strive to reclaim the kingdom before dawn.

❄️ Winter setting 🏰 Fantasy kingdom 🎭 Stage magic

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Main Characters – Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)

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La Petite Ballerina (Tara Strong)

A delicate, magical toy dancer who becomes a guiding presence for the group. She embodies grace and resilience, helping steer the mission to reclaim the kingdom. Her arc centers on belief in the magic of the Nutcracker world and the power of cooperation.

🎀 Toy 🗺️ Guide 💃 Performer

Paulie (Ian James Corlett)

A decorative pixie named Paulie who can only speak when someone pulls her string. She offers wit and courage, serving as a loyal ally who helps navigate the magical realms. Her transformation reflects the theme of hidden potential waking to aid the heroes.

🧚‍♀️ Toy 🗺️ Guide 🗣️ Speech

King of the Cats (Garry Chalk)

The ruthless ruler who leads the feline force raiding the toy feast. He seeks to maintain control of the kingdom and opposes Jerry’s bid to reclaim it. A calculating antagonist whose actions drive much of the conflict.

🐈 Cat 👑 Ruler ⚔️ Antagonist

Nelly (Kathleen Barr)

A toy horse who can speak only when her string is pulled, later captured and coerced to reveal the others’ whereabouts. She sacrifices herself to help the group, and is restored at the end to speak freely again. Her journey threads courage, guilt, and renewal.

🐴 Toy 🧭 Guide ✨ Resilience

Tuffy (Chantal Strand)

Jerry’s ward who secretly follows the cats to warn Jerry. Curious and brave, she contributes to the group’s safety and helps bridge the real world and the magical realms. Her presence emphasizes protection and courage in the face of danger.

👶 Kid 🧭 Scout 🛡️ Support

Santa (Richard Newman)

The Toy Maker, also revealed as Santa Claus, who repairs Paulie and ultimately helps empower the group with new magic. He guides the heroes toward a solution and reveals the protective boundaries of the magical world. His role anchors the fusion of art and benevolence in the story.

🎅 Santa 🛠️ Maker 🧭 Guide

Mr. Malevolent (Mark Oliver)

A scheming antagonist ally to the cat faction, contributing to the threat facing Jerry and friends. He embodies the cunning, threat-enhancing side of the cat alliance. His presence heightens the stakes of the kingdom’s defense.

😈 Villain 👥 Minion 🗡️ Schemer

Lackey (Trevor Devall)

A subordinate figure serving the King of the Cats. He helps execute plans and advance the cat army’s movements. His role reinforces the scale of the opposing force and the heroes’ need for unity.

🐾 Minion 🗡️ Enforcer 🧭 Attendant

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Major Themes – Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)

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🕊️ Sacrifice

Nelly’s selfless act saves Jerry and the Ballerina, illustrating the cost of courage and loyalty. The battle between the toy army and the cat kingdom probes how personal sacrifice can influence outcome. The world’s restoration hinges on acts of selflessness, culminating in Nelly’s comeback.

🤝 Friendship

Jerry, Tuffy, Paulie, and the Ballerina form an unlikely alliance across magical realms. Their loyalty and teamwork help them outwit the King of the Cats and defend the kingdom. The story emphasizes that true friendship can overcome daunting odds.

🎭 Reality vs Illusion

The adventures are framed as a play witnessed by the Ballerina and the Toy Maker/Santa Claus. As the Nutcracker world unfolds, the line between performance and fantasy becomes blurred. The ending reveals the tale as a crafted illusion that nonetheless achieves real, magical restitution.

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