Barbie in the Nutcracker

October 2001

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Synopsis

Barbie magically comes to life in this modern adaptation of the E.T.A. Hoffmann classic. The tale begins when Barbie, playing the role of Clara, receives a beautiful wooden Nutcracker as a gift from her favorite Aunt. That night, while Clara sleeps, the Nutcracker springs to life to ward off the evil Mouse King who has invaded Clara's parlor. She awakes and aids the Nutcracker, but the Mouse King shrinks her by casting an evil spell. Clara and the Nutcracker set off on a spectacular adventure to find the Sugarplum Princess, the only one who can break the Mouse King's evil enchantment. The tale is enhanced with spectacular dance scenes created by the acclaimed choreographer Peter Martins, and features the beloved music by Tchaikovsky. The real-life movements of dancers from the New York City Ballet bring the beauty of ballet to the screen in a way never seen before. Barbie in The Nutcracker(TM) shows that, if you are kind, clever and brave, anything is possible...

Reviews

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Kara Dorland

Love it Amazing +totally amazing= ubelivible!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelly Rouse

Barbie and the Nutcracker fight the evil mouse king. Love the opening to the movies.

Leslie Irizarry

First Barbie movie I ever saw, fell in love with it ♡

D'angelo Larkins

Hi Love it

Sweet Rose

I love the movie so much I love all of it

Meygana Broomstix

Love it Best Barbie movie ever.

Cast and credits

Actors	Peter Kelamis, Christopher Gaze, Ian James Corlett, French Tickner, Kathleen Barr, Cathy Weseluck, Alex Doduk, Chantal Strand, Britt McKillip, Danny McKinnon, Shona Galbraith, Kelly Sheridan, Kirby Morrow, Tim Curry
Producers	Jesyca C. Durchin, Jennifer Twiner McCarron
Director	Owen Hurley
Writers	Hilary Hinkle, Linda Engelsiepen, Rob Hudnut

Additional information

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Run time

80 minutes

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