Margot (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Margot is a drama film directed by Otto Bathurst, running about 85 minutes. “At the age of forty Dame Margot Fonteyn is considered to be past her best as a prima ballerina and Ninette...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the age of forty Dame Margot Fonteyn is considered to be past her best as a prima ballerina and Ninette de Valois is reducing her roles at the Royal Ballet. Then the exciting young Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, a recent defector to the West, comes into her life and her bed and revitalizes her career. Frederick Aashton creates a new ballet for them and they become the golden couple of the ballet world. However, Margot is married to Roberto 'Tito' Arias, a Panamanian politician of dubious repute who is not sympathetic to her calling and is probably faithless. When he is shot and paralyzed for life Margot must carry on dancing well into her sixties in order to pay for his costly treatment though she still collaborates with Rudolf in the occasional ballet.
Who’s in it. Margot stars Lindsay Duncan as Madam, Anne-Marie Duff as Margot Fonteyn, Penelope Wilton as B.Q. and Con O'Neill as Tito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Margot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Margot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Margot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Margot (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Margot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Margot worth watching?
- Margot holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Margot?
- Margot stars Lindsay Duncan, Anne-Marie Duff, Penelope Wilton, Con O'Neill and Derek Jacobi.
- When was Margot released?
- Margot was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.