Barbie in The Nutcracker (2001) Front Cover Actor Kelly Sheridan Barbie/Clara (voice) Kirby Morrow Nutcracker/Prince Eric (voice) Tim Curry Mouse King (voice) Peter Kelamis Pimm (voice) Christopher Gaze Major Mint (voice) Ian James Corlett Captain Candy (voice) French Tickner Grandfather Drosselmeyer (voice) Kathleen Barr Aunt Drosselmeyer/Owl (voice) Cathy Weseluck Maid (voice) Alex Doduk Tommy (voice) Movie Details Genre Animation; Family; Musical Director Owen Hurley Producer Jennifer Twiner McCarron Writer Linda Engelsiepen; Ruth Handler Studio Artisan Language English Audience Rating NR (Not Rated) Running Time 76 mins Country USA Color Color Plot Look who became a star. Barbie comes to life in this computer-animated Christmas tale that quite naturally takes the longtime favorite doll into a new realm. The plot is a slight variation on the traditional ballet based on Tchaikovsky's music. Instead of being in an open-ended dream, Barbie and her escort, the Nutcracker (soon to be Ken, natch), are on an adventurous quest. Along the way there are more creatures and derring-do than in the original. The sole known voice talent, Tim Curry, has a good old time as the Mouse King, and the animated dancing is gracefully adapted from New York City Ballet choreography. A few clever characters, bright animation, and wonderful music should entrance any Barbie fans ages 3 to 9. The 78-minute feature debuted on video shortly before playing on CBS in 2001. --Doug Thomas Personal Details Seen It Yes Index 10 In Collection Yes Links IMDB Product Details Format DVD Region Any Region Screen Ratio 1.33 (4:3) 1.85 (16:9) Letterboxed Layers Single side, Single layer UPC 012236120612 Chapters 23 Release Date 2001 Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 - English Nr of Disks/Tapes 1 Notes Both Widescreen and Fullscreen versions on DVD. Dolby Digital 2.0 is default audio, must select Dolby Digital 5.1 if desired. Original - Shawna Korva Extra Features Color Animated