The Nutcracker (2010): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
The Nutcracker is a 2010 action fantasy film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. It earned $17.2 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 18 on Metacritic. Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Director
- Andrei Konchalovsky
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Freestyle Releasing
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Nutcracker About?
The premise of The Nutcracker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a seemingly ordinary Christmas in Vienna, young Mary’s life takes a surprising turn with the arrival of her unusual Uncle Albert and a special nutcracker. On Christmas Eve, the nutcracker magically comes to life and transports Mary to an enchanting world filled with delightful sugarplums, graceful fairies, and animated toys. She embarks on a thrilling and fantastical adventure in a realm where wonder and magic are everywhere.
The Nutcracker Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- walking through a mirror
- nazi
- holocaust
- nutcracker
- 1920s
- girl
- christmas
- christmas eve
- toy comes to life
- 3 dimensional
- 3d in title
Where to Watch The Nutcracker
Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of The Nutcracker
Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
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Director Andrei Konchalovsky
The Nutcracker Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Nutcracker 18 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 18 Metascore
User score 3.2
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TMDB 50% User score
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The Nutcracker Plot Summary
What happens in The Nutcracker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the charming backdrop of Vienna during the 1920s Christmas season, we meet young Mary, who lives with her parents, Joseph and Louise, as well as her younger brother Max. Excitedly anticipating a family gathering, her hopes are dashed when her parents decide to attend a party that evening. Just as the evening seems bleak, Uncle Albert arrives with thoughtful gifts for both Mary and Max; a beautiful dollhouse for Mary and a delightful nutcracker doll named NC for Max. Mary’s enchantment with NC grows when he unexpectedly transforms into a human before her eyes.
Full summary
The whole story of The Nutcracker, scene by scene
The Nutcracker Box Office & Budget
The Nutcracker grossed $17.2 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 19% of what it cost. $195,459 came from the US and Canada and $17 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.2M
19% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $195.5K
- International
- $17M
- Budget
- $90M
The Nutcracker Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Nutcracker.
How Well Do You Know The Nutcracker?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What gift does Uncle Albert give to Mary and Max?
The Nutcracker Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “The Nutcracker in 3D” and “Lo Schiaccianoci 3D”.
- Also known as
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- The Nutcracker in 3D
- Lo Schiaccianoci 3D
- El cascanueces 3d
- O Quebra-Nozes - A História que Ninguém Contou
- Nötknäpparen
- El cascanueces
- Casse-noisette
- The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
- Nøddeknækkeren
- くるみ割り人形
- Casse-Noisette: l'histoire jamais racontée
- מפצח האגוזים 3D
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- 호두까기인형
- Ο Καρυοθραύστης
- 胡桃夹子
- Щелкунчик и Крысиный король
- Lo Schiaccianoci
- Der Nussknacker
- O Quebra-Nozes: A História que Ninguém Contou!
- 胡桃夹子：魔境冒险
- Nøtteknekkeren
- Diótörő
- De Notenkraker
- מפצח האגוזים
- O Quebra Nozes: A História Que Ninguém Contou
- Лешникотрошачката 3D
- Sihirli Oyuncaklar
- Orašar 3D
- 3D胡桃夾子
- Dziadek do orzechów
- El trencanous
- Spărgătorul de nuci
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Movies Like The Nutcracker
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Nutcracker, The Nutcracker Prince and Nutcracker: The Motion Picture.
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Nutcracker 1973 -
The Nutcracker Prince 1990 -
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture 1986 -
The Nuttiest Nutcracker 1999 -
The Nutcracker 1977 -
The Nutcracker 1985 -
Nutcrackers 2024 -
Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker 2018 -
Nutcracker Fantasy 1979 -
Operation Nutcracker 2024 -
Barbie in the Nutcracker 2001 -
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale 2007
The Nutcracker FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Release Date
Release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Nutcracker, each answered in a sentence.
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released on November 24, 2010.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
More films by Andrei Konchalovsky Where can I watch The Nutcracker?
In the US, The Nutcracker is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Nutcracker make at the box office?
The Nutcracker grossed $17.2 million worldwide ($195,459 domestic, $17 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is The Nutcracker rated?
The Nutcracker has 18 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does The Nutcracker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Nutcracker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Nutcracker in?
The original language of The Nutcracker is Russian.
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