Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- warm
- whimsical
- family movie night
- dance film marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a solid, colorful all-ages adventure elevated by its Parisian setting and animated dance sequences, while considering its story familiar and conventional.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Félicie is a poor orphan without formal ballet training who pursues admission to the Paris Opera Ballet school.
The film places its heroine in 1880s Paris, including the Paris Opera and Gustave Eiffel's workshop, while emphasizing the city under construction.
Félicie's treasured music box is broken by Camille and becomes central to her connection with Victor and her emotional drive.
Animated pirouettes, grand jetés, and other dance sequences provide the film's defining visual set pieces.
Films like Ballerina, and why
The Little Prince
shared coming-of-age adventure, artistic ambition, colorful family-friendly animation, and determined orphan protagonist
The Secret of Kells
shared period setting, youthful dreamer, friendship, and polished all-ages animated adventure
Sing
shared musical animation, outsider protagonist, performance-driven aspirations, and upbeat emotional tone
Billy Elliot
shared dance-centered coming-of-age story, perseverance theme, and warm family appeal
Movie Details
- Directors
- Eric Summer, Éric Warin
- Release Date
- 2016-12-14
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (2031)
Cast
- Elle Fanning
- Dane DeHaan
- Nat Wolff
- Carly Rae Jepsen
- Maddie Ziegler
- Mel Brooks
- Julie Khaner
- Terrence Scammell
- Joe Sheridan
- Tamir Kapelian
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ballerina about?
- An orphaned Breton girl risks everything to become a ballerina in dazzling 1880s Paris.
- What is Ballerina like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ballerina as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Ballerina violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ballerina.
- What did critics think of Ballerina?
- Critics generally found the film a solid, colorful all-ages adventure elevated by its Parisian setting and animated dance sequences, while considering its story familiar and conventional.
- Which films are like Ballerina?
- Films with a similar feel include The Little Prince, The Secret of Kells, Sing, and Billy Elliot.
- How long is Ballerina?
- Ballerina runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ballerina?
- In United States, Ballerina streams on Netflix.
