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The Nutcracker

7.019581h 30mMovieFantasyMusicTV Movie

Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.

DirectorRalph Nelson
WriterLeo Lerman
ProducersJohn Houseman·Jack Landau

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Cast · Directed by Ralph Nelson

JLJune Lockhart
June Lockhart
Self - Host
BBBonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia
Clara
GB
George Balanchine
Drosselmeyer
KP
Kenneth Petersen
The Mouse King
DADiana Adams
Diana Adams
Sugar Plum Fairy
AK
Allegra Kent
Dewdrop
JG
Judith Green
Marzipan Shepherdess
AM
Arthur Mitchell
Coffee
BW
Barbara Walczak
Chocolate
RT
Roy Tobias
Chocolate
DL
Deni Lamont
Tea
EV
Edward Villella
Candy Cane

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The Nutcracker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Nutcracker on Netflix?

No, The Nutcracker is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Nutcracker on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Nutcracker isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Nutcracker for free?

The Nutcracker isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Nutcracker?

The Nutcracker hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 12, 1959. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.