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Cinderella

1950·Movie
1h 14min·G

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The greatest love story ever told.

Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!
Classic AnimationMagical Fairy TaleWholesome RomanceHopeful & UpliftingMusical FantasyTimeless CharmDream FulfillmentFamily-Friendly AdventureIconic Disney

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Questions about Cinderella

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Where can I stream Cinderella legally?

Cinderella is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cinderella worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cinderella rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Cinderella?

1 h 14 min

Cinderella runs 1 h 14 min.

Is Cinderella based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cinderella?

Critics90
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Cinderella higher (90) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Cinderella a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$264 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $264 million worldwide, 90.9 times its budget.

What language is Cinderella in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cinderella?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cinderella in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cinderella use?

So This is Love: A Twisted TaleCinderella (1997)The Dark Ascension Series: The Wicked OnesOnce Upon A ConThe Lunar ChroniclesBalletCinderella (Jetlag Productions)The Story of CinderellaAnklet for a PrincessLa CenerentolaLiving LegendsElla Cindersand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Cinderella, including So This is Love: A Twisted Tale, Cinderella (1997), The Dark Ascension Series: The Wicked Ones.