The Red Shoes (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, The Red Shoes is an animation film directed by Michael Sporn, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. In this animated contemporary interpretation of a Hans Christian Andersen morality tale, a pair of magic slippers help two young African-American girls learn the value of friendship after they are divided by selfishness and jealousy.
Who’s in it. The Red Shoes stars Ossie Davis, Diana Cherkas, Devon Collins and Meghan Duffy, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Shoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Shoes tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Shoes (1990)?
- In US, The Red Shoes is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Red Shoes?
- The Red Shoes stars Ossie Davis, Diana Cherkas, Devon Collins, Meghan Duffy and Hilda Correa.
- When was The Red Shoes released?
- The Red Shoes was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.