American films about ballet

List of the best American ballet films according to visitors: Five Dances, Frances Ha, Center Stage: On Pointe, Test, The Greatest Showman, Dancer, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, High Strung, The Courier, Step Up.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 7
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:20

FIVE DANCES, written and directed by Alan Brown, is a creatively adventurous narrative feature film set in the New York 'downtown' modern dance world. The story follows the rocky emotional journey of an 18-year old dancer (the amazing Ryan Steele) with talent to burn, who must choose between his responsibility to his broken family in the Midwest, and forging a life and career for himself. The film features five of New York's most gifted dancers acting on film for the very first time, and performing the choreography of internationally acclaimed choreographer Jonah Bokaer.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryUSA, Brazil
Duration01:26

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genremelodrama, drama, music
CountryUSA

In Center Stage: On Pointe, Jonathan Reeves (Gallagher) is tasked with infusing more contemporary styles and modernism into the American Ballet Academy, and enlists his his top choreographers Charlie (Radetsky), Cooper (Stiefel) and Tommy (Wormald) to recruit dancers to compete at a camp where the winners will be selected to join the Academy. Bella Parker (Muñoz), who has always lived in the shadow of her hugely successful sister Kate, finally gets her chance to step into the limelight as one of the dancers recruited for the camp. Chloe Lukasiak plays Gwen, a talented dance prodigy who competes at the camp. - Denise Petski

Markimdb: 6.4
Genremelodrama, drama, history
CountryUSA
Duration01:30

San Francisco, 1985. Two opposites attract at a modern dance company. Together, their courage and resilience are tested as they navigate a world full of risks and promise, against the backdrop of a disease no one seems to know anything about.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genredrama, musical, biography
CountryUSA
Duration02:25

The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon, crime, detective
CountryUSA
Duration01:30

Adam West and Burt Ward returns to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. Featuring the voices of Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar, the film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and in space.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genremelodrama, drama, music
CountryRomania, USA
Duration02:11

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrethriller, drama, military, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genremelodrama, drama, crime, music
CountryUSA
Duration01:44

Everyone deserves a chance to follow their dreams, but some people only get one shot. Tyler Gage is a rebel from the wrong side of Baltimore's tracks and the only thing that stands between him and an unfulfilled life are his dreams of one day making it out of there. Nora is a privileged ballet dancer attending Baltimore's ultra-elite Maryland School of the Arts

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryRepublic of Ireland, United Kingdom, USA

Headstrong farmer Rosemary Muldoon has her heart set on winning her neighbour Anthony Reilly's love. The problem is, Anthony seems to have inherited a family curse, and remains oblivious to his beautiful admirer. Stung by his father's plans to sell the family farm to his American nephew, Anthony is jolted into pursuing his dreams.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryUSA

A Seattle couple travel to New York to interview colorful former dancer Tobi for research on a dissertation about dance. But soon, common niceties and social graces erode when the questions turn personal and the true nature of the interview is called into question.

Markimdb: 3.8
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryUSA

The lone surviving thief of a violent armored car robbery is sprung from a high security facility and administered an experimental drug.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, detective
CountryItaly, USA
Duration02:26

A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe's artistic director, an ambitious young dancer and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare, others will finally wake up.

Markimdb: 6
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryUSA
Duration02:29

The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genreaction, thriller, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:56

Asher is a former Mossad agent turned gun for hire, living an austere life in an ever-changing Brooklyn. Approaching the end of his career, he breaks the oath he took as a young man when he meets Sophie on a hit gone wrong. In order to have love in his life before it's too late, he must kill the man he was, for a chance at becoming the man he wants to be.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama, musical
CountryUSA
Duration01:52

A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.

Markimdb: 3.5
Genrehorror, comedy
CountryUSA
Duration01:26

Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious force, they install security cameras and discover their family is being stalked by an evil dead demon.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.

Markimdb: 8
Genrethriller, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:43

    A ballet dancer wins the lead in "Swan Lake" and is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan - Princess Odette - but slowly loses her mind as she becomes more and more like Odile, the Black Swan.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:36

    Wendy Walton is the best designer in Boston... but no one knows it yet. Hoping to kick-start her career, Wendy has left work with the local theatre to take a job as an assistant to Priscilla Hall, the most prestigious designer in the city. Ms. Hall works Wendy around the clock, which is how Wendy finds herself trapped in an elevator late one night with an incredibly handsome stranger. Wendy and the mystery man share an impulsive, romantic, life changing kiss before the doors open and Wendy runs out, leaving him behind. The next day at work, Wendy answers the door to find the handsome gentleman standing in front of her.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genremelodrama, drama, musical, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:15

    Fictionalized biography of George Gershwin and his fight to bring serious music to Broadway.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:59

    A police officer faces a personal meltdown following a divorce and the death of his mother.

    Markimdb: 3.5
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller
    CountryUSA

    Survivors of an airplane crash find themselves within the borders of a government testing area and pursued by predators.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrecomedy, musical
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:52

    A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genredrama
    CountryUSA

    Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA

    Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genrefantastic, comedy, drama
    CountryUSA, South Korea

    About the residents of a small town called Deerfield, who one day discover a magical, destiny-predicting machine in their grocery store.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genredocumentary
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:00

    Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.

    Markimdb: 3.5
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller
    CountryUSA

    Six high school seniors celebrating with day's excursion find themselves on rowboat attacked by man-eating fish and must decide who must be sacrificed as they fight their way back to shore.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genrecomedy, drama, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:57

    G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

    Markimdb: 5.2
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA

    A recent college graduate sets out to win back the girl of his dreams.

    Markimdb: 4.5
    Genrehorror, thriller
    CountryUSA

    Inspired by true events, The Devils Tree follows Samantha, a college student studying journalism, who needs to finish her thesis with one last breaking news story. Along with her friend Rob, Samantha stumbles across a news article about an old tree in a local park where many horrible acts occurred. The locals have given the tree the name Devils Tree because of its urban legends of mass murders, satanic rituals, and paranormal activity. She decides this is the perfect story to finish her thesis on. As Sam digs deeper into the realm of the tree, she begins to uncover the truth about these urban legends. Struggling with her own demons of her past, Samantha is confronted with a the true demon of the tree and now must expose the truth in hopes to set it free. In the end, Samantha founds the real reason why evil is so rooted at The Devils Tree.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA

    The film tells the story of quick-witted teen Mark, contentedly living the same day in an endless loop whose world is turned upside-down when he meets mysterious Margaret also stuck in the time loop. Mark and Margaret form a magnetic partnership, setting out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect. What follows is a love story with a fantastical twist, as the two struggle to figure out how -- and whether -- to escape their never-ending day.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA

    Left broke and homeless by his wealthy parents' divorce, a young man moves in with an old friend and finally meets the woman of his dreams -- only to discover she's already dating his friend.

    Markimdb: 4.2
    Genrehorror, thriller
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:29

    Follow three individuals who served on the jury for one of San Francisco's most high profile serial killer cases. Now someone, or something, is killing them off one by one.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:56

    Zorn, the animated warrior, returns to Orange County, CA, to win back his live-action ex-wife Edie and teenage son, Alan.

    Markimdb: 3.7
    Genrehorror
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:30

    The filming of a hit reality TV show goes horribly wrong when a group of small town cops respond to a call that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, domestic disturbance.

    Markimdb: 3.4
    Genrethriller
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:28

    A haunting account of a tormented man, haunted by the heart of a man he murdered, who continually re-admits himself into a medical facility, in a futile attempt to escape from his pending madness.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genrefantastic, action, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:23

    Two groups of classic cartoon characters come together in this fun-filled crossover with the popular action-adventure animated series Jonny Quest. Fans of all ages won't want to miss this heart-stopping adventure as tussling twosome Tom and Jerry join Jonny Quest and his pal Hadji and embark on a dangerous spy mission in order to save the world. It's just another day at the beach for the dueling Tom and Jerry ... until they bump into world-class junior spies Jonny Quest and Hadji and their canine companion, Bandit. When longtime Quest family nemesis Dr. Zin discovers that Jonny's father, Dr. Benton Quest, possesses a device that could solve the world's energy problems, Zin sends his evil cat army to steal it and capture Benton and his bodyguard, Race Bannon. That's when Jonny and his new furry friends spring into action! Get set for intrigue, thrills and suspense for the whole family. Tia Carrere and Tim Matheson lend their voices.

    Markimdb: 4.4
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:21

    When aspiring horror filmmakers post an online casting call looking for "real life" monsters to interview for their upcoming documentary called, The Monster Project, they find three individuals claiming to be a skin-walker, a vampire, and a demon. Meeting these monsters at a remote mansion in the woods on the night of a total lunar eclipse, the filmmakers invite the three subjects to share their haunting, personal experiences. Working on the crew is a recovering drug addict who suffers withdrawal and paranoia. As a person of faith, he fears his friends underestimate the dark powers they are summoning. When the interviews turn deadly, he must battle the demons, inside and out, to escape the house and defeat the rise of evil incarnate.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrefantastic, action, drama, adventure, detective
    CountryUSA

    Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot is set in the world of the hit television series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Taking place shortly before the beginning of Season 4, this digital series features the character of Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, an Inhuman with the ability to move with super-speed. As a person with powers, she must sign the recently instituted Sokovia Accords, the worldwide agreement that regulates and tracks those with super powers. However, the restrictions of the Accords are in direct conflict with a personal mission she’s desperate to fulfill, a mission that will test her abilities, her allegiances, and will include some tense encounters with our most popular S.H.I.E.L.D. team members.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genremelodrama
    CountryUSA

    Katherine endures the worst Valentine's Day date of her life. On her way home a gypsy casts a magical spell on her. The next morning she soon realises she's reliving the day until she finds Mr Right.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:36

    April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history: the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln. From Executive Producers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott, and narrated by Tom Hanks, National Geographic Channel's first ever docudrama, Killing Lincoln, based on the New York Times bestseller, combines re-creations with historical insight in a thrilling chronicle of the final days of President Lincoln and his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

    Markimdb: 4.4
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
    CountryUSA

    Two detectives investigating a gang-related find themselves targeted by both gang members and crooked cops.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genrehorror, documentary
    CountryUSA

    As mass hysteria breaks-out over an alleged demonic possession in an Indiana home, referred to as a “Portal to Hell,” Ghost Adventures host and paranormal investigator Zak Bagans buys the house, sight unseen, over the phone. He and his crew then become the next victims of the most documented case of demonic possession in US history… the “house of 200 demons.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrethriller, fantasy, melodrama, drama, detective
    CountryChina, USA

    PALI ROAD is a mysterious and thrilling journey in search for true love between two different worlds. Lily, a young doctor, wakes up from a car accident and discovers she is living a completely different life. Now married to her boyfriend’s rival, Dr. Mitch Kayne, and a mother to a 5-year-old son, she has an established life she remembers nothing about. Everyone around her denies that her boyfriend Neil ever existed. As Lily begins to doubt her own sanity, memories of Neil resurface, causing her to encounter unexplainable incidents. While desperately searching for the truth of her past life, she questions her entire existence; but in the end, she discovers the meaning of true love.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genrefantastic, action, adventure
    CountryUSA, China, Hong Kong
    Duration02:45

    As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingenious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control - all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his cross-hairs.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genreaction, thriller
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:38

    When former black ops operative Tom Steele and his partner Manning are assigned to decommission an old prison, they must oversee the arrival of two mysterious female prisoners. Before long, an elite force of mercenaries assault the prison in search of the new arrivals. As the true identities of the women are revealed, Steele realizes he's caught in the middle of something far bigger than he had imagined.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genredrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:44

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