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2023 · Movie · R · your starting pointIf Ballerina is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Movies like Ballerina, ranked
1. The American (2023)
The ritualistic precision of ballet becomes a weapon in both films, where a protagonist's disciplined body and fractured psyche collide within hostile environments that demand absolute commitment.
2. Red Sparrow (2018)
Both films center a female protagonist trained in disciplined physical performance who weaponizes that precision against powerful adversaries while grappling with loyalty and survival in morally compromised worlds.
3. The Protégé (2021)
Both protagonists weaponize grief and loyalty to navigate brutal underworlds where mentorship bonds fuel their relentless pursuit of vengeance against those who exploit the vulnerable.
4. Abigail (2024)
A former dancer's brutal skill set transforms her captivity into a lethal advantage, echoing the protagonist's weaponized grace and the exploration of how trauma reshapes survival instincts into something unexpectedly formidable.
5. To Catch a Cheater (2026)
A mother's relentless investigation into her daughter's death mirrors the protagonist's single-minded pursuit of justice, both films using grief as fuel for uncovering hidden betrayals within seemingly close circles.
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