Ballerina
Seen it?2023 | 93 min | Action, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Kill Bill: Vol. 2, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet revenge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 118K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Chung-hyun
- Jeon Jong-seoJang Ok-joo
- Kim Ji-hoonChoi Pro
- Park Yu-rimChoi Min-hee
- Shin Se-hwiHigh School Student
- Park Hyoung-sooMyung-shik
- Park Geun-jeongShort Haired Hotel Clerk
- Yang Jun-seokShaved Head Hotel Clerk
- Lee Jae-joonAilen
- Kim Yeong-okGun Dealer
- Joo HyunGun Dealer