The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Let the mystery unfold.

2018 • 99 min • Family · Fantasy · Adventure

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Synopsis

When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

2262 reviews

67 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
61 Audience · 2259 · 47%

Clara receives a mysterious gift from her late mother, leading her to a fantastical world of four realms. There, she discovers a long-held family secret and her inner strength to restore balance.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some peril and fantasy creatures
Mild emotional intensity

What it models well

Courage and resilience
Self-discovery
Coping with loss
Family bonds

Talk about it after

Processing grief and loss
Believing in your own abilities
The concept of different realities

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Top billed cast

Director: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston • Crew: Ashleigh Powell

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Reviewer notes

Not recommended
When "Clara" (Mackenzie Foy) follows a mysterious golden thread she finds herself in a magical kingdom that it turns out - from her new "Nutcracker" friend "Capt. Philip" (Jayden Fowora-Knight) - is ruled by her mother! This is confirmed by the great and the good at her castle, whereupon she must announce that her mother is no more. Does that make her queen?…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Not necessarily bad, just pretty lame. <em>'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'</em> is a harmless and simple film, fine I guess for the festive period. As a whole, though, it isn't good - despite neat effects and a couple of big names.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Okay so this was not my first choice to see this movie but I admit I did it and I wasn't actually too pissed off I did It made me smile and feel all christmasy like I totally recommend you don't count this out yet it's a great trip To the cinema
bigchrisdye, TMDB Community