The Nutcracker (1987) is a Music, Fantasy film that follows live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets. The Nutcracker is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 votes. Fans of music movies may also want to explore similar titles below.