Ballet Shoes(2008)
Dreams do come true.
Ballet Shoes Synopsis
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.
Ballet Shoes (2008) is a drama and family film directed by Sandra Goldbacher, released on August 26, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson and Yasmin Paige. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 276 ratings.
- Director:
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Writers:
- Heidi Thomas, Noel Streatfeild
- Producers:
- Piers Wenger
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Greenhalgh
- Composer:
- Kevin Sargent
- Production:
- Granada Television, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Ballet Shoes (2008) Trailer
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Ballet Shoes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emilia Fox
as Sylvia Brown
Victoria Wood
as Nana
Emma Watson
as Pauline Fossil
Yasmin Paige
as Petrova Fossil
Lucy Boynton
as Posy Fossil
Marc Warren
as Mr. Simpson
Richard Griffiths
as Great Uncle Matthew
Lucy Cohu
as Theo Dane
Gemma Jones
as Dr. Jakes
Harriet Walter
as Dr. Smith
Eileen Atkins
as Madame Fidolia
Heather Nicol
as Winifred Bagnall
Key crew
Directed by Sandra Goldbacher, written by Heidi Thomas and Noel Streatfeild, produced by Piers Wenger.
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Ballet Shoes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 276 ratings.
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Ballet Shoes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ballet Shoes online?
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Ballet Shoes (2008) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ballet Shoes?
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The main cast of Ballet Shoes (2008) includes Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige and Lucy Boynton. The film was directed by Sandra Goldbacher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballet Shoes released?
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Ballet Shoes was released on August 26, 2008 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?
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Ballet Shoes (2008) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 276 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ballet Shoes?
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Yes. The official Ballet Shoes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.