A cartoon adventure, with not much ballet intact; which can be a good thing. It's a quality production. I like the animation style.
Kiefer Sutherland,
Megan Follows,
Mike McDonald,
Peter Boretski,
Phyllis Diller
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Based on E.T.A. Hoffman's classic book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this animated holiday tale utilizes the vocal talents of such stars as Kiefer Sutherland, Peter O'Toole and Phyllis Diller. ~ ... read more
DVD Release Date: November 9, 2004
Stats: 148 reviews
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July 30, 2007
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December 19, 2011
I will admit, I have seen the Nutcracker adaptations including the Barbie version and the Macaulay Culkin version (in which I did enjoy it really), but I think that this animated gem is the most faithful to the E.T.A. Hoffman story and the ballet in which it was based on. I was d... read more
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May 4, 2009
WOW, I had no idea that was Keifer Sutherland as the PRINCE! Now I need to watch it again. I haven't seen this film since I was a kid!
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October 19, 2010
this animated movie is an excitement. only saw it two years and still I was excited. the evil rat was so scary though.
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May 20, 2008
This was the classic tale of the Nutcracker brought to life in an animated version. This is a great family holiday movie. You will want to watch it over and over again.
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January 16, 2008
First movie I saw in a theater. Not such a memorable experience. O'Toole does make a good rat though.
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