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The Bolshoi

2016·Movie
2h 12min
64
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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Young and extremely talented dancer Yulya Olshanskaya from a small mining town draws a “happy ticket”: she is noticed by a former ballet dancer Pototsky and he promises her a future of great ballerina, worthy of the main stage of the country. However, in order to become a diamond, anyone, even the most outstanding brilliant, needs to be cut, and the way to the legendary stage of The Bolshoi Theatre for Yulya lies through the walls of the ballet school, where the more capricious teacher Galina Mikhailovna Beletskaya takes custody of the rebellious provincial. Turning into a prima will require incredible self-denial, and Yulya herself will have to make sure that the big ballet is not only the whiteness of the packs, the gold of the boxes and the slip of silk ribbons. But no obstacles will stop the one who has the big dream.
Ballet DramaAspirations & AmbitionComing-of-Age StoryUnderdog NarrativeArtistic PursuitClassical Music FocusRussian CinemaMentor-Protégé RelationshipSacrifice & DedicationEmotional Journey

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Where can I stream The Bolshoi legally?

The Bolshoi is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bolshoi worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Bolshoi?

2 h 12 min

The Bolshoi runs 2 h 12 min.

Was The Bolshoi a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What language is The Bolshoi in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Bolshoi?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bolshoi in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.