The Red Shoes

Name: The Red Shoes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1948-09-06
Duration: 133 min

1948 · Movie · NR · 133 min

★ 8.0(753)unSUB Rating

DramaRomance

An aspiring ballerina catches the eye of a talented composer, but her dream begins to wobble under pressure from the jealous leader of a prestigious ballet company. As her career rises, the tension between love and devotion to dance grows more intense.

Based on The Red Shoes

IMDb

Where to watch

Watch free on Pluto TV and Tubi — also streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

2 hours to watch.

Stream (included)

Amazon Prime VideoSD

$8.99/moWatch →

HBO Maxvia Amazon Prime Video4KLeaving Oct 1, 2027

Free

Rent

Buy

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

unSUB does not host or stream any content. Every link above goes to a licensed provider.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details

Years: 1948
Release date: 1948-09-06
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 133 min
Max quality: HD
TMDB rating (input): 8.0/10 (753 votes)

About

If you crave visually dazzling ballet drama and passionate choices, The Red Shoes is likely to satisfy you; Not for you if you want lightweight romance or you dislike long dance-focused set pieces, and you may prefer similar classics like A Matter of Life and Death instead.

Pros: breathtaking ballet on screen; vibrant Technicolor; compelling dramatic stakes | Cons: romance can lag; story feels drawn out; dance may outshine drama