Ballerina (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1937, Ballerina is a fantasy, drama and music film directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. As its title indicates, La Mort du Cygne (The Dying Swan) is set in the special world of the ballet. Young dance student Janine Charrat idolizes her teacher-role-model Yvette Chauvire, and will do anything to help Chauvire further herself.
Who’s in it. Ballerina stars Yvette Chauviré as Mademoiselle Beaupré (as Yvette Chauviré première danseuse de l'Opéra), Mia Slavenska as Nathalie Karine (as Mia Slavenska danseuse étoile du Théâtre National de Yougoslavie), Jeanine Charrat as Rose Souris and France Ellys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ballerina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballerina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballerina tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballerina (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ballerina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ballerina worth watching?
- Ballerina holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballerina?
- Ballerina stars Yvette Chauviré, Mia Slavenska, Jeanine Charrat, France Ellys and Jean Périer.
- When was Ballerina released?
- Ballerina was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.