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Ballet Shoes

2008·Movie
1h 25min·PG
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%66%

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An , family movie: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Period DramaFamily-FriendlyOrphan StoryAspiring PerformersCharming & HeartwarmingIndependent Women1930s LondonSisterhoodAdaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Sandra Goldbacher, Marco Ciglia, Jane Burrows
Written by:
Heidi Thomas, Noel Streatfeild
Produced by:
Matthew Hamilton, Piers Wenger, Susie Parriss
Composed by:
Kevin Sargent, Anna Sulley, Chris Nuttall

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?

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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.

Will Ballet Shoes make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Ballet Shoes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Ballet Shoes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Ballet Shoes good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Ballet Shoes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Ballet Shoes?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

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.