Barbie in the Nutcracker vs Wolf Children

Wolf Children has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.9/10 for Barbie in the Nutcracker). Barbie in the Nutcracker is the shorter watch at 1h 17m compared with 1h 57m. Barbie in the Nutcracker is the older of the two (2001 against 2012). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Barbie in the Nutcracker posterBarbie in the Nutcracker2001 VS Wolf Children posterWolf Children2012
Barbie in the NutcrackerWolf Children
Audience score★ 6.9/10★ 8.2/10
Year20012012
Length1h 17m1h 57m
GenresAnimation, FamilyAnimation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country–Japan
DirectorOwen HurleyMamoru Hosoda
Main castKathleen Barr, Ian James Corlett, Tim Curry, Britt McKillip, Cathy WeseluckMegumi Hayashibara, Kumiko Aso, Aoi Miyazaki, Tamio Ohki, Takao Osawa

Synopsis

Barbie in the Nutcracker

"Barbie" stars as Clara in this animated retelling of the classic Christmas ballet, complete with Tchaikovsky soundtrack and ballet choreography.

Wolf Children

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

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