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Ballet Shoes

2008·Movie
1h 25min·PG

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Dreams do come true.

An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
Historical DramaFamily StoryComing-of-AgeShowbiz DreamsHeartwarmingNostalgicLiterary AdaptationCharacter-DrivenBritish Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ballet Shoes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ballet Shoes legally?

Ballet Shoes is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ballet Shoes rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ballet Shoes?

1 h 25 min

Ballet Shoes runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ballet Shoes?

Critics100
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Ballet Shoes higher (100) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ballet Shoes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ballet Shoes?

6CAFRGBGGNOUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ballet Shoes in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ballet Shoes use?

Chekhov's GunmanDude, Where's My Respect?Gag HaircutGenki GirlHappily AdoptedI Was Quite a LookerHollywood Old

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Ballet Shoes, including Chekhov's Gunman, Dude, Where's My Respect?, Gag Haircut.