Polina (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Polina is a drama film directed by Angelin Preljocaj, running about 112 minutes. “Breaking The Rules Can Change Your Life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Polina is a young dancer from a modest family. After years of ballet academy, she is accepted by the Bolshoi; still, she decides to try and audition of a modern dance company in France. She makes it, but her journey will not end there...
Who’s in it. Polina stars Anastasia Shevtsova as Polina, Juliette Binoche as Liria Elsaj, Niels Schneider as Adrien and Miglen Mirtchev as Anton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Polina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $165 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID 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 Polina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polina (2016)?
- In US, Polina is available to stream on OVID, 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 Polina worth watching?
- Polina holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Polina?
- Polina stars Anastasia Shevtsova, Juliette Binoche, Niels Schneider, Miglen Mirtchev and Aleksey Guskov.
- When was Polina released?
- Polina was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.