[00:51:07][00:55:06]

The Japanese version shows how the mice appear one after the other.

JP: 5 sec.


[00:52:17][00:56:21]

A short shot in which the soldiers are hit by the knives is missing.

After that, we can see mice appearing on the stairs and pulling the soldiers down.

JP: 2 sec.


[00:52:24][00:56:30]

Here, the US version shows the scene in which the soldiers are pulled down the stairs by the mice.

In the Japanese version, we instead see the mice on the gallery longer.

US: 1 sec.


[00:53:01][00:57:06]

The mouse, which scarcely touches the hat, can be seen earlier.

JP: 4 sec.


[00:54:38][00:58:47]

Before Franz can be seen on the gallery, another cut is made on Clara.

JP: 1 sec.


[00:54:39][00:58:49]

The US version cuts to Clara, while Franz stands on the gallery.

US: 1 sec.


[00:54:45][00:58:54]

The chandelier with Franz swings back. The rat queen cuts the rope.

JP: 2 sec.


[00:54:49][00:59:00]

In the Japanese version, we can see how Franz breaks away from the rat queen and falls down.

JP: 1 sec.


[00:55:45][00:59:57]

The Japanese version shows how the cave collapses before the nutcracker can be seen.

JP: 10 sec.


[00:57:13][01:01:35]

The people can be seen a little earlier.

JP: 1 sec.


[01:00:42][01:05:05]

Clara is longer visible with the nutcracker.

JP: 4 sec.


[01:01:18][01:05:44]

In the US version, Clara goes back to the gypsy woman. Scenes from her first meeting were used.

Gypsy: "You've come about Franz?"
Clara: "Please help."
Gypsy: "Only you can help Franz."
Clara: "Me?"
Gypsy: "Only you."
Clara: "Oh, but where can I loot to find the answer?"
Gypsy: "Clara, the answer is within you. Inside you."
Clara: "Inside me?"
Gypsy: "Yes, my child."

In the Japanese version, Clara stands in a run-down building. She calls for the gypsy woman, but gets no answer. The background of the building begins to change.

Clara: "Madam? Gypsy fortune teller? If only Uncle Drosselmeyer were here at a time like this."

US: 29 sec.
JP: 45 sec.


[01:04:30][01:09:12]

The rat prince can be seen longer. The next scene starts earlier.

JP: 10 sec.


[01:04:37][01:09:29]

Clara can be seen earlier.

JP: 3 sec.


[01:06:12][01:11:07]

There is more dialogue between Clara and the puppetry.

Puppeteer: "Everyone's forgotten. But I have a feeling you're the only one who can break the spell that doll is under, young lady."
Clara: "Me?"

JP: 14 sec.


[01:06:17][01:11:26]

The US version briefly shows a still image of the rat prince in the bushes after he has appeared in the background.

US: 2 sec.


[01:06:26][01:11:33]

The US version shows the rat prince in the bushes.

Here, the Japanese version shows the still image that was shown in the US before.

US: 2 sec.
JP: 2 sec.


[01:06:46][01:11:54]

After Clara has made her way to the village, we can see her standing in the forest. She's calling for her uncle. Suddenly, a voice can be heard.

Clara: "Uncle... Uncle Drosselmeyer. I wonder where he went."
Watchmaker: "That time is off. That time is correct. I can't fix the clocks then."

JP: 44 sec.


[01:06:56][01:12:47]

In the Japanese version, the watchmaker can be seen longer. He is having a dialogue with himself.

Man: "No, exactly. You're absolutely right."
Watchmaker: "In the village where time does and does not exist, no one buys clocks."

JP: 21 sec.


[01:07:28][01:13:40]

The US version fades over from Clara to the next scene.

In the Japanese version, there is more dialogue between Clara and the watchmaker.

Watchmaker: "I'm no wizard."
Clara: "But...But please! If you know anything, tell me, sir!"
Watchmaker: "You're putting me on the spot here. And your doll has certainly seen better days. Well, let's have a look.

The watchmaker examines the nutcracker. His face changes briefly into Drosselmeyer.

Clara: "Uncle Drosselmeyer? Sir, do you know uncle Drosselmeyer?"

US: 1 sec.
JP: 48 sec.


[01:07:40][01:14:40]

After the watchmaker has examined the nutcracker, more dialogue follows.

Watchmaker: "The curse upon this doll will be broken when it is filled with true love."
Clara: "True love?"
Watchmaker: "When someone loves it. But is has to be true love."
Clara: "I really do! I really do love him. But..."
Clockmaker: There are many kinds of like, just as there are many kinds of love.

JP: 31 sec.


[01:08:17][01:15:47]

Clara thinks longer about whether she can really love.

Clara: "I... I..."

JP: 7 sec.


[01:08:19][01:15:57]

The watchmaker can be seen longer, then the camera moves slowly to Clara with the nutcrackers.

JP: 21 sec.


[01:09:22][01:17:21]

The US version fades over from Franz and Clara to the ballet dancers.

In the Japanese version, the two are wrapped in a mist. Finally, we see the two ballet dancers much earlier.

US: 1 sec.
JP: 1:24 min.


[01:10:38][01:20:00]

At the end of the dance, the US version fades over to Clara and Franz.

In the Japanese version, the two ballet dancers walk slowly forward until a bright light appears.

US: 1 sec.
JP: 31 sec.


[01:11:56][01:21:48]

There is a black image in the Japanese version, after which the two dancing fruits can be seen earlier.

JP: 1 sec.


[01:12:35][01:22:28]

A sequence with dancing donuts is missing.

JP: 20 sec.


[01:12:43][01:22:56]

Before the carriage flies to the castle, a large part of the journey is missing in the US version.

The carriage is lifted onto a cloud by a clown. Past elves, the carriage flies into a light. Various fish, shells and starfish dance on the sea floor. Two peacocks and various flowers also dance to the music.

JP: 2:02 min.


[01:14:48][01:27:03]

The rat prince approaches Clara.

JP: 6 sec.


[01:15:01][01:27:22]

After the rat prince has stormed forward, Clara tries to avoid his blows.

JP: 8 sec.


[01:15:11][01:27:39]

The Japanese version shows a statue of the rat prince.

JP: 1 sec.


[01:15:12][01:27:41]

Clara can be seen longer in the next shot.

Clara: "Instead...Take me! Cut me to pieces instead!"

JP: 7 sec.


[01:15:12][01:27:48]

The US version pushes the shot of Clara as the rat prince to be seen is one.

US: 7 sec.


[01:15:24][01:27:54]

In the Japanese version, we see the rat prince. When Clara is seen, she remembers her meeting with the puppeteer and the watchmaker.

Rat Prince: "You say you really love it?"
Puppeteer: "I have a feeling you're the only one..."
Watchmaker: "I wonder...Do you truly love it?"
Rat Prince: "What did you say? Take you instead? You would really sacrifice yourself for that doll? That's astounding."

JP: 29 sec.

[01:15:32][01:28:31]

We see the rat prince stabbing once more, then Clara and the rat prince in another shot.

JP: 2 sec.


[01:15:52][01:28:53]

Further shots of Clara follow after the flash. We see her drifting through space earlier.

JP: 15 sec.


[01:16:19][01:29:35]

The Japanese version shows the black image longer, then the stars earlier.

JP: 4 sec.


[01:17:40][01:31:01]

Aunt Gerda is leaving the room.

JP: 2 sec.


[01:17:47][01:31:10]

The scene in which Aunt Gerda leaves the room follows in the US version after Franz has stepped to the bed.

US: 2 sec.


[01:19:09][01:32:30]

The US version has English credits.

The Japanese version has the original credits.

US: 2:08 min.
JP: 2:07 min.