The Nutcracker
Seen it?2009 | 127 min | Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life, is at its most enchanting in Peter Wright's glorious production.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 855K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Wright
- Miyako YoshidaSugar Plum Fairy
- Gary AvisDrosselmeyer
- Steven McRaePrince / Nutcracker
- Iohna LootsClara
- Ricardo CerveraNephew / Nutcracker
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera HouseSelf - Orchestra
- Koen KesselsSelf - Conductor