The Red Shoes (1948)

Kernel Score: 90% · 732 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Drama, Romance

Released: 1948-09-06

Runtime: 133 minutes

Where to watch The Red Shoes

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.

The Red Shoes parents' guide: ages 6+

Parents need to know that The Red Shoes is a classic ballet drama about a dancer torn between love and her demanding art form.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Michael Powell

Cast

  • Anton Walbrook as Boris Lermontov
  • Marius Goring as Julian Craster
  • Moira Shearer as Victoria Page
  • Robert Helpmann as Ivan Boleslawsky
  • Léonide Massine as Grischa Ljubov
  • Albert Bassermann as Sergei Ratov
  • Ludmilla Tchérina as Irina Boronskaja
  • Esmond Knight as Livy
  • Jean Short as Terry
  • Gordon Littmann as Ike

The Red Shoes FAQ

Is The Red Shoes good?

The Red Shoes has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 732 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Red Shoes?

In the US you can stream The Red Shoes on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Red Shoes OK for kids?

The Red Shoes is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Red Shoes is a classic ballet drama about a dancer torn between love and her demanding art form.

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