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Cinderella

1950·Movie
1h 14min·G
82
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Stunning style, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Fantasy and family

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

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

Who it's for

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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 Fairy TaleMagical TransformationTimeless RomanceIconic Musical ScoreGothic VillainyHeartwarming FantasyVisual SpectacleNostalgic ComfortHopeful EndingTraditional Animation Masterpiece

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Questions about Cinderella

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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.