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Polina

2016·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Breaking The Rules Can Change Your Life.

Polina is a young dancer from a modest family. After years of ballet academy, she is accepted by the Bolshoi; still, she decides to try and audition of a modern dance company in France. She makes it, but her journey will not end there...
Ballet & Modern DanceInternational JourneyComing-of-AgePersonal SacrificeArtistic PursuitEmotional ResilienceCharacter-DrivenVisually Evocative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Polina legally?

Polina is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and myfilmfriend. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Polina worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Polina rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Polina?

1 h 52 min

Polina runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Polina based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Polina?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Polina higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Polina in?

FrenchRussian

It was made in French, with some Russian. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Polina?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Polina in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.