The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Play trailer

2:02

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

PG

2018

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Fantasy

Adventure

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

32%

Tomatometer

203 Reviews

36%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Lacking a transporting yuletide story or dazzling dance routines, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a hollow holiday confection that's lovely to look at -- and easy to forget.

Read Critics Reviews

Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

02/07/2019

2.5/5

Disney's pretty-looking The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is immediately forgettable. The disparate elements of the story barely fit together.

Go to Full Review

Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

11/25/2018

3/5

Younger audiences will enjoy the bright colours and fun energy but it's unlikely to leave a lasting impression. Sometimes, that's enough. But don't expect it to become an instant favourite.

Go to Full Review

Victoria Smith (Gloswitch)

New Statesman

11/12/2018

At times it has the feel of a computer game: cross the bridge, open the gates, jump off the wall, beat the boss. Only characters in computer games tend to be more unpredictable, with more than one twist.

Go to Full Review

Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

07/14/2024

2/5

It has grand ambitions and a decent eye for visuals. But its presentation is soulless and unrefined, coming off less like a magical adventure of its own right, and more like the sugar free alternative to Narnia.

Go to Full Review

Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

05/13/2022

4/10

A film that keeps throwing production design at you to obscure the fact that nearly everything else is a bit of a mess.

Go to Full Review

Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/08/2022

1.5/4

A 99-minute mess of stilted dialogue, wooden performances, and predictable themes.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Julia M

@LookAtMeReviewingYou Dec 8

Painful. - The acting was laughable and... *turns away, turns back, face serious*... DRAMATIC! (Ugh) -The story riddled with holes, e.g tin men who have been given life by a machine, then dying because the person who moved the lever has turned to a toy. Uhuh. - Painfully predictable. - Character motivations misplaced and misfortunate. E.g one person told us another person is trying to take over. Is there proof? Should we ask the second person if it's true? Nope. BANISH THEM! Oh wait it was a lie. Good God. But the designs of the world and characters are very fantastically fantastical. And very impressive ballet. - Also that final Morgan Freeman quote supposedly from the dead mother: Her greatest creation... Was you! .. I mean she has another sister and a brother but gee thanks Mum. AVOID!

See more

TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 6

Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a visually striking holiday fantasy that carries far more charm than it was ever given credit for. The imaginative world, filled with bold colors and beautifully crafted locations, brings a refreshing sense of seasonal wonder. While the lead performance can feel slightly uneven, the supporting cast adds enough personality to keep the film moving with warmth and creativity. The screenplay is imperfect, with a few scenes feeling either rushed or stretched, yet it still maintains emotional pull and engaging momentum. Some casting choices and character arcs could have used deeper development, but the atmosphere, music, and strong visual identity make it enjoyable. It may not redefine the classic tale, but it succeeds as a cozy and entertaining holiday film worth revisiting.

See more

vanessa C.

@chansgift Dec 2

One of my ultimate comfort Christmas movies. The visuals are absolutely stunning, It’s so pleasing to watch, like a holiday escape into a beautiful, enchanted world. The music, the atmosphere, and the charming story just put me in the perfect festive mood. A must-watch for anyone who loves a little magic during the holidays!

See more

Nov 30

The movie is very memorable and really captures the imagination, thoughts, and hearts of younger audiences. I wish there was a movie 2.

See more

Hailey H

Nov 26

This movie is definitely not forgettable. I watched this movie in theaters 7 years ago and I think about it every year. It's an annual rewatch for me! I loved it as a kid and still enjoy the whimsy as an adult.

See more

Nate D.

@N8Dally Nov 24

This movie was a good movie to watch with children. Kept them engaged and opened my children up to the nutcracker and later interest in seeing the ballet. Great

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Lasse Hallström

Director

Joe Johnston

Director

Keira Knightley

Actor

Mackenzie Foy

Actor

Helen Mirren

Mother Ginger

Morgan Freeman

Drosselmeyer

The Kid Who Would Be King

90%

55%

The Kid Who Would Be King

Watchlist

TRAILER

for The Kid Who Would Be King

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

42%

54%

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Watchlist

Inkheart

38%

45%

Inkheart

Watchlist

Pete's Dragon

88%

72%

Pete's Dragon

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Pete's Dragon

Come Away

29%

49%

Come Away

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Come Away

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Weekend Box Office Results: Ralph Breaks the Internet and Several Records — for a Film That Is Not Frozen

Weekend Box Office Results: Crimes of Grindelwald‘s $62 Million is Harry Potter Low

Weekend Box Office Results: The Grinch Steals a Mean $66 Million To Top the Weekend

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Behind the Scenes - The Costumes

1:10

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Behind the Scenes - Building the Sets

1:38

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Behind the Scenes - All About Misty

1:18

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Final Trailer

2:02

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Trailer 1

1:30

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Teaser Trailer 1

1:42

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land.

Director: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston
Producer: Mark Gordon, Larry J. Franco
Screenwriter: Ashleigh Powell
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: The Mark Gordon Company
Rating: PG (Some Mild Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 2, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 29, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.8M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

Most Popular at Home Now