Ballet Shoes
2008, English. Directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes is streaming on Britbox and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sandra GoldbacherDirector
- Emilia FoxSylvia Brown
- Victoria WoodNana
- Emma WatsonPauline Fossil
- Yasmin PaigePetrova Fossil
- Lucy BoyntonPosy Fossil
- Marc WarrenMr. Simpson
- Richard GriffithsGreat Uncle Matthew
- Lucy CohuTheo Dane
- Gemma JonesDr. Jakes
- Harriet WalterDr. Smith
- Eileen AtkinsMadame Fidolia
- Heather NicolWinifred Bagnall
Details
- Released
- 26 August 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Heidi Thomas
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What Ballet Shoes is based on
Ballet Shoes is based on Ballet Shoes, a 1936 children's book by Noel Streatfeild, published by J. M. Dent.
Children's book · 1936
Ballet Shoes
By Noel Streatfeild
Published by J. M. Dent
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Ballet Shoes: quick answers
Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Ballet Shoes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ballet Shoes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ballet Shoes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ballet Shoes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ballet Shoes on?
Ballet Shoes is streaming on Britbox and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ballet Shoes?
If you liked Ballet Shoes, try Anne of Green Gables, Oliver Twist, The Secret Garden.
Who directed Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes (2008) was directed by Sandra Goldbacher and stars Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson.
What is Ballet Shoes based on?
Ballet Shoes is based on Ballet Shoes, a 1936 children's book by Noel Streatfeild, published by J. M. Dent.