Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)
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Barbie in the Nutcracker rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb6.3/10· 6K votes
TMDb6.896/10· 1K votesWith 6.3/10 on IMDb, this film is well-rated across multiple platforms.
About Barbie in the Nutcracker
The Mouse King casts an evil spell over Clara that causes her to shrink. Clara and the Nutcracker set out on an adventurous journey to find Sugarplum Princess, who has the power to undo the spell.
Cast of Barbie in the Nutcracker
Kelly Sheridan
as Barbie / Clara (voice)
Kirby Morrow
as Nutcracker / Prince Eric (voice)
Tim Curry
as Mouse King (voice)
Peter Kelamis
as Pimm (voice)
Christopher Gaze
as Major Mint (voice)
Ian James Corlett
as Captain Candy (voice)
French Tickner
as Grandfather Drosselmayer (voice)
Kathleen Barr
as Aunt Drosselmayer / Owl (voice)
Cathy Weseluck
as Maid (voice)
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Alex Doduk
as Tommy (voice)
Chantal Strand
as Kelly (voice)
Britt McKillip
as Peppermint Girl (voice)
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Ballet mythology provides elegant narrative framing for fantasy adventure
- •Female protagonist agency drives action-oriented storytelling throughout
- •Christmas setting and magical transformation appeal to family audiences
What the audience disliked
- •Toy-based limitation constrains character depth and emotional complexity
- •Animation quality varies creating inconsistent visual experience
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Where to watch Barbie in the Nutcracker(US)
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