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10 Best Movies Like The Nutcracker

If you loved The Nutcracker, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Echo

Echo

1982★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Nutcracker for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A magical old man of the forest helps a girl find her way home....

#2
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

1994★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Nutcracker for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Nutcracker ballet, conducted by Victor Fedotov and featuring the Kirov Ballet and Orchestra. Stars Larissa Lezhnina, Victor Baranov and Piotr Russanov....

#3
Hellraiser: Hellseeker

Hellraiser: Hellseeker

2002★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Nutcracker for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When the puzzle box is once again solved, Pinhead and his legion demolish all who dare oppose them. But standing in his way is the only person who has defeated Cenobites of the pas...

#4
Six: Inside

Six: Inside

2009★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Nutcracker for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animati...

#5
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024★ 9.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Nutcracker for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#6
Jean Reno: The Road to 'Léon'

Jean Reno: The Road to 'Léon'

2005★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Nutcracker for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Jean Reno discusses his career and his role in the film Léon: The Professional (1994)....