Principal Dancer
2017, Portuguese. Directed by Felipe Braga.
Principal Dancer is a mesmerizing look on how a young artist's journey is defined by his ability to challenge his own limits and to reinvent himself. Brazilian hip-hop performer turned into Royal Ballet's principal dancer Thiago Soares unveils the backstage of the Royal Opera House, in London, as he rehearses alongside some of the most outstanding names in contemporary dance - and prepares to go back home, in Rio de Janeiro, where he'll face one of his life's most challenging presentations.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Principal Dancer
Principal Dancer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 2017.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 October 2017
- Original title
- Primeiro Bailarino
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Guilherme Moraes Quintella, Felipe Braga
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Principal Dancer
35 Up
1991 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
21 Up
1977 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
28 Up
1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
2019 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child
2023 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Principal Dancer: quick answers
Is Principal Dancer worth watching?
Principal Dancer doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Principal Dancer?
Principal Dancer runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Principal Dancer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Principal Dancer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Principal Dancer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Principal Dancer yet.
Which OTT platform is Principal Dancer on?
Principal Dancer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 2017. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Principal Dancer?
If you liked Principal Dancer, try 35 Up, 21 Up, 28 Up.
Who directed Principal Dancer?
Principal Dancer (2017) was directed by Felipe Braga and stars Thiago Soares.