The Nutcracker
Seen it?1977 | 78 min | Music, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Charmoli
- Mikhail BaryshnikovToy Nutcracker / Prince
- Gelsey KirklandClara
- Gregory OsborneCourt Buffoon / Harlequin
- Alexander MinzDrosselmeyer
- Gayle YoungMr. Stahlbaum
- Sallie WilsonMrs. Stahlbaum
- Warren ConoverFritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer
- Rebecca WrightDoll
- George De La PenaThe Moor / Russian Dance
- Marcos ParedesKing of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest