Ballet Shoes
“Dreams do come true.”
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.
Where to watch Ballet Shoes in United States
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Where is Ballet Shoes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes is a 2008 English-language drama and family film directed by Sandra Goldbacher. The cast is led by Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome.
Ballet Shoes was produced by Granada Television and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 26, 2008, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Writers
- Heidi Thomas
- Release date
- August 26, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Granada Television, BBC
Ballet Shoes cast & crew
Ballet Shoes was directed by Sandra Goldbacher and written by Heidi Thomas.
The cast features Emilia Fox as Sylvia Brown, Victoria Wood as Nana, Emma Watson as Pauline Fossil, Yasmin Paige as Petrova Fossil, Lucy Boynton as Posy Fossil, and Marc Warren as Mr. Simpson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kevin Sargent, cinematography is by Peter Greenhalgh, and it was produced by Piers Wenger.
Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?
Ballet Shoes holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 274 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, Ballet Shoes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ballet Shoes
In United States, you can stream Ballet Shoes on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Ballet Shoes
Emilia Fox
Sylvia Brown
Victoria Wood
Nana
Emma Watson
Pauline Fossil
Yasmin Paige
Petrova Fossil
Lucy Boynton
Posy Fossil
Marc Warren
Mr. Simpson
Richard Griffiths
Great Uncle Matthew
Lucy Cohu
Theo Dane
Gemma Jones
Dr. Jakes
Harriet Walter
Dr. Smith
Eileen Atkins
Madame Fidolia
Heather Nicol
Winifred Bagnall
Ballet Shoes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ballet Shoes in United States?
Ballet Shoes is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Ballet Shoes on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Ballet Shoes is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Ballet Shoes in?
Ballet Shoes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Ballet Shoes rated?
Ballet Shoes is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 274 ratings.
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