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Where to watch The Nutcracker (1993) tonight

The Nutcracker (1993) runs 1 h 32 min, is rated G in the US and averages 5.8 from 63 TMDB members. On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

Runtime
1 h 32 min — ends 9:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Fantasy, Music, Family
Released
November 24, 1993
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 from 63 votes
Director
Emile Ardolino
Starring
Kevin Kline, Macaulay Culkin, Marina Squerciati, Alex Wiesendanger
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Fantasy and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads).

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How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Nutcracker rated?
The Nutcracker is rated G in the US.
Is The Nutcracker a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Fantasy and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Nutcracker?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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