The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

Name: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Released: 2018-11-02
Duration: 99 min
Cast: Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Eugenio Derbez

A key to her mother's world.

A gift from her late mother sends Clara searching for a key in a magical realm. Rival lands, a mysterious soldier, and an uneasy ruler draw her into a conflict whose history is not what it first appears.

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Why it’s a little special

Costumes, elaborate sets, and dance offer a lavish holiday fantasy, with a resourceful heroine learning to trust her own judgment.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Bereavement, menacing toys, a swarm of mice, battle scenes, betrayal, and family arguments. Some imagery is eerie despite the festive setting.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston
Starring: Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Eugenio Derbez, Richard E. Grant, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Matthew Macfadyen, Anna Madeley, Ellie Bamber, Tom Sweet, Omid Djalili
Release date: November 2, 2018
Runtime: 99 minutes
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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