The Red Shoes
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Where to stream The Red Shoes
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
75th anniversary re-release trailer
The Ballet of The Red Shoes | TCM
Rosanna Arquette on THE RED SHOES | TCM
Matthew Bourne and Ashley Shaw on Powell + Pressburger's The Red Shoes | BFI Q&A
The Greatest Showman's Keala Settle introduces Powell and Pressburger's The Red Shoes | BFI Q&A
Mark Kermode reviews The Red Shoes (1948) | BFI Player
Three Reasons: The Red Shoes - The Criterion Collection
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Frequently asked questions about The Red Shoes
Where can I watch The Red Shoes in the United States?
The Red Shoes is available to stream on HBO Max, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Red Shoes on HBO Max?
Yes. The Red Shoes is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Can I watch The Red Shoes for free?
The Red Shoes streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes stars Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, and Léonide Massine. Michael Powell is the director and Emeric Pressburger is the director.
How long is The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes runs 2h 13m (133 minutes).
When did The Red Shoes come out?
The Red Shoes was released on September 6, 1948.
Which studio made The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes was produced by The Archers in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes was made on a budget of $500,000.
How much did The Red Shoes make at the box office?
The Red Shoes grossed $10,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $500,000.
What languages is The Red Shoes in?
The Red Shoes is in Russian, English, and French, and its original language is English.
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