The Nutcracker Prince (1990): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Nutcracker Prince is a 1990 family animated film directed by Paul Schibli, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Nutcracker Prince (voice), Megan Follows and Theresa Sears. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Paul Schibli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lacewood Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Nutcracker Prince About?
The premise of The Nutcracker Prince without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Clara receives a wooden nutcracker for Christmas, she is whisked into a realm where her Nutcracker Prince must confront the cruel Mouse King. The adventure blends romance, bravery as Clara fights to free the Nutcracker and secure her own happiness. The battle decides the Nutcracker’s freedom and Clara’s future joy, tying their destinies together.
The Nutcracker Prince Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- snow adventure
- nutcracker
- toy
- christmas
- 2d animation
- cake
- sudden change in size
- anthropomorphic toy
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
- animal that acts human
- doll
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- anthropomorphic doll
- toy soldier
- clock
- candle
- christmas tree
- backstory
- toymaker
- sword
- sword fight
- sword duel
- castle
- flashback
- cannonball
- cat
- kitten
- broken tooth
- chocolate
- bandage
- dance
- dance scene
- owl
- swan
- anthropomorphic mouse
- talking mouse
- blood
- stabbed in the chest
- battle
- tail on fire
- drawer
- stabbed with a sword
- pie
- cupcake
- pie throwing
- stabbed in the heart
- guard
- tail
- rat tail
- red eyes
Where to Watch The Nutcracker Prince
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The Nutcracker Prince Cast & Characters
Kiefer Sutherland leads the cast as Nutcracker Prince (voice), with Megan Follows as Clara (voice) and Theresa Sears as Queen / Mouse / Other voices. Directed by Paul Schibli; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Schibli
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Kiefer Sutherland as Nutcracker Prince (voice) - Megan Follows as Clara (voice)
- Theresa Sears as Queen / Mouse / Other voices
- Noam Zylberman as Fritz (voice)
Also Starring in The Nutcracker Prince
· 14 more- Diane Stapley Mrs. Ingrid Stahlbaum (voice)
- Stephanie Morgenstern Louise (voice)
- Christopher Owens Erik (voice)
- Peter Boretski Uncle Drosselmeier (voice)
- Mona Waserman Princess Perlipat (voice)
- Peter O'Toole Pantaloon (voice)
- Lynne Gorman Trudy (voice)
- Phyllis Diller Mousequeen (voice)
- Susan Roman Mrs. Miller / Other voices
- Len Carlson King / Other voices
- Elizabeth Hanna Mrs. Schaeffer / Marie / Other voices
- Marvin Goldhar Mr. Schaeffer / Other voicers
- Mike MacDonald Mouseking (voice)
- George Merner Dr. Stahlbaum (voice)
The Nutcracker Prince Plot Summary
What happens in The Nutcracker Prince 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 19th century Germany, Clara Stahlbaum, her younger brother Fritz, and their family gather to celebrate Christmas Eve. Clara cherishes the warmth of home, yet she feels a twinge of envy when Louise, her older sister, has Erik, Erik and a sense of growing up seems suddenly within reach. The festive mood brightens when Drosselmeier, Peter Boretski as Uncle Drosselmeier, arrives bearing marvels: a fully automated toy castle for everyone and a special Nutcracker for Clara. Fritz, eager to crack nuts, damages the Nutcracker, and Clara’s heart sinks. To lift her spirits, Drosselmeier tells a sweeping tale about how the Nutcracker became the Prince of the Dolls, a legend meant to soothe a disappointed heart.
Full summary
The whole story of The Nutcracker Prince, scene by scene
The Nutcracker Prince Box Office
The Nutcracker Prince grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
The Nutcracker Prince Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Nutcracker Prince.
How Well Do You Know The Nutcracker Prince?
9 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 is the name of Clara Stahlbaum's younger brother?
The Nutcracker Prince Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Der Nußknackerprinz” and “O Quebra-Nozes”.
- Also known as
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- Der Nußknackerprinz
- O Quebra-Nozes
- La favola del principe schiaccianoci
- El Príncipe Cascanueces
- Der Nussknackerprinz
- Nötknäpparen och muskungen
- Le Prince Casse-Noisette
- Louskáček
- Принц Щелкунчик
- Diótörő
- Принцът и лешникотрошачката
- Dziadek do orzechów
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- Luskáčik
- O Príncipe Encantado
- Sevimli Prens / The Nutcracker Prince
- Принц Лускунчик
- 胡桃鉗王子
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The Nutcracker Prince FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Nutcracker Prince, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Nutcracker Prince?
The Nutcracker Prince runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Nutcracker Prince released?
The Nutcracker Prince was released on November 21, 1990.
Who directed The Nutcracker Prince?
The Nutcracker Prince was directed by Paul Schibli.
More films by Paul Schibli Who is in the cast of The Nutcracker Prince?
The Nutcracker Prince stars Kiefer Sutherland as Nutcracker Prince (voice), Megan Follows as Clara (voice) and Theresa Sears as Queen / Mouse / Other voices, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Nutcracker Prince?
In the US, The Nutcracker Prince is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Nutcracker Prince make at the box office?
The Nutcracker Prince grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Does The Nutcracker Prince have a post-credit scene?
No. The Nutcracker Prince has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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