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The Red Shoes

9.019831h 19mMovieDramaFamilyFantasy

The story of a little girl name Karen who was very poor and was given a pair of red shoes made of cloth to keep her feet warm in the winter. When her mother dies, she's adopted by a rich older woman who burns the shoes, saying they're…

DirectorsJohn Clark Donahue·John Driver
WritersHans Christian Andersen·John B. Davidson
ProducerRonald Tanet

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Cast · Directed by John Clark Donahue

RHRana Haugen
Rana Haugen
Karen Sorenson
SB
Stephen Boe
Hans Christian Andersen
MA
Molly Atwood
Mrs. Ingrid Sorenson
SK
Sonja Kostich
Karen #1 / Confirmation Class
SN
Sarah Napier
Mother / Dancers at the Ball
JCJulee Cruise
Julee Cruise
Old Rag Face
WL
Wendy Lehr
Old Lady
MI
Maria Iverson
Helga / Church Congregation / Masquerade Ball Dancers
GZ
Gabrielle Zuckerman
Karen #2 (as Gaby Zuckerman)
TD
Tom Dunn
Coachman
SB
Sylvia Bolton
Queen
JA
Jo Jo Askegard
Princess / Confirmation Class / Vain Girls and Parson's Children

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The Red Shoes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Red Shoes?

The Red Shoes isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Red Shoes on Netflix?

No, The Red Shoes is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Red Shoes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Red Shoes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

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The Red Shoes isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Red Shoes?

The Red Shoes hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.