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Ballerina

2023Movie1 h 33 minR

Thriller
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic–6.3Rotten Tomatoes91%73%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Merciless and ruthless, to hell.

Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet revenge.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Action-Packed
  • Grief & Loss
  • Female Protagonist
  • Intense & Gritty
  • Emotional Drive
  • Kinetic Action
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Satisfying Vengeance

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Lee Chung-hyun
Written by
Lee Chung-hyun
Produced by
Choi Ji-young
Music by
GRAY

Everyone

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Facts

October 6, 2023 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
October 6, 2023
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Gadgeteer Genius, Curtains Match the Windows, Betty and Veronica +9

  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Curtains Match the Windows
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Rich Bitch
  • Redheaded Hero
  • Make It Look Like an Accident
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Humble Pie
  • Pinocchio Nose
  • All Love Is Unrequited
  • Foil
  • All Work vs. All Play

12 of 87 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Ballerina?"

Questions about Ballerina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ballerina?

Netflix

In the United States, Ballerina streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ballerina worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Ballerina in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Ballerina use?

Gadgeteer GeniusCurtains Match the WindowsBetty and VeronicaRich BitchRedheaded HeroMake It Look Like an AccidentSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeHumble PiePinocchio NoseAll Love Is UnrequitedFoilAll Work vs. All Playand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Gadgeteer Genius, Curtains Match the Windows, and Betty and Veronica.