Movie · 2018
Is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is based on the works The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1892) and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann (1816).
The movie was released in 2018.
The book behind The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
The Nutcracker
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · first published 1892 · ballet-féerie
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
by E. T. A. Hoffmann · first published 1816 · tale, Christmas fiction
Story by E. T. A. Hoffmann.
Other adaptations of The Nutcracker
- The Nutcracker in 3D (film, 2010)
- Barbie in the Nutcracker (film, 2001)
- The Nutcracker Prince (film, 1990)
Common questions
Is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms based on a book?
Yes. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is based on the works The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1892) and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann (1816).
Who wrote the book The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is based on?
The Nutcracker was written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and E. T. A. Hoffmann and first published in 1892.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Nutcracker before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.