Ballet Shoes_
"Dreams do come true."
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.
Director
Sandra Goldbacher
Starring
Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Sandra Goldbacher →
Year context
Ballet Shoes was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Ballet Shoes is a Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
Emilia Fox
Sylvia Brown
Victoria Wood
Nana
Emma Watson
Pauline Fossil
Yasmin Paige
Petrova Fossil
Lucy Boynton
Posy Fossil
Marc Warren
Mr. Simpson
Richard Griffiths
Great Uncle Matthew
Lucy Cohu
Theo Dane
Gemma Jones
Dr. Jakes
Harriet Walter
Dr. Smith
Eileen Atkins
Madame Fidolia
Heather Nicol
Winifred Bagnall
Mary Stockley
Miss Jay
Teresa Churcher
Clara
Skye Bennett
Young Sylvia
Peter Bowles
Sir Donald Houghton
Don Gallagher
Mr. French
ED
Emma Darwall Smith
Titania
Isabella Parriss
Cobweb
Adrian Lester
Mr. Sholsky
CREW
Director
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (270 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ballet Shoes about?
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.
How long is Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who directed Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes was directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
Who stars in Ballet Shoes?
The cast of Ballet Shoes includes Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton.
What is the rating of Ballet Shoes?
Ballet Shoes has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 270 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Family
KEYWORDS (6)
dancing
london, england
ballet
orphan
based on children's book
woman director