Barbie in the Nutcracker

2001 • 80 minutes

About this movie

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...

Ratings and reviews

A true classic! I have many memories of watching Barbie in the Nutcracker as a child. Now, my three daughters love it! They watch it every Christmas season. This movie has also inspired a love of ballet for my girls!

When I was 1 I fell in love with this movie, not only was it the first, it was the best

This movies been around 3 years before I was born and I still own it. This movie, especially for being a Barbie movie, was very enjoyable. I love how its has its own story that is completely different from the actual ballet.