Ballet Shoes (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, Ballet Shoes is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Sandra Goldbacher, running about 85 minutes. “Dreams do come true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ballet Shoes stars Emma Watson as Pauline Fossil, Yasmin Paige as Petrova Fossil, Lucy Boynton as Posy Fossil and Emilia Fox as Sylvia Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ballet Shoes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballet Shoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballet Shoes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballet Shoes (2008)?
- In US, Ballet Shoes is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?
- Ballet Shoes holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballet Shoes?
- Ballet Shoes stars Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton, Emilia Fox and Victoria Wood.
- When was Ballet Shoes released?
- Ballet Shoes was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.