Ballerina (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Ballerina is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Eric Summer, running about 89 minutes. “Life's greatest adventures begin with a single... Leap!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1879 Paris. An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.
Who’s in it. Ballerina stars Elle Fanning as Félicie Milliner (voice), Dane DeHaan as Victor (voice), Carly Rae Jepsen as Odette (voice) and Maddie Ziegler as Camille Le Haut (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ballerina has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballerina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballerina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballerina (2016)?
- In US, Ballerina is available to stream on Netflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ballerina worth watching?
- Ballerina holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ballerina?
- Ballerina stars Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maddie Ziegler and Mel Brooks.
- When was Ballerina released?
- Ballerina was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.