The Red Shoes (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1948, The Red Shoes is a drama and romance film directed by Emeric Pressburger, running about 133 minutes. “Dance she did, and dance she must - between her two loves” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this classic drama, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov, urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster. Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.
Who’s in it. The Red Shoes stars Moira Shearer as Victoria Page, Adolf Wohlbrück as Boris Lermontov, Marius Goring as Julian Craster and Léonide Massine as Grischa Ljubov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Red Shoes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 The Red Shoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Shoes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Shoes (1948)?
- In US, The Red Shoes is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 The Red Shoes worth watching?
- The Red Shoes holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Red Shoes?
- The Red Shoes stars Moira Shearer, Adolf Wohlbrück, Marius Goring, Léonide Massine and Robert Helpmann.
- When was The Red Shoes released?
- The Red Shoes was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.