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A Cinderella Story

2004·Movie
1h 35min·PG
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Direction4
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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Once upon a time... can happen any time.

Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.
Modern Fairy Tale AdaptationHigh School RomanceEarly 2000s NostalgiaFeel-Good Teen MovieInternet Dating ThemeStepmother ConflictPop Soundtrack DrivenLight Hearted Drama

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Where can I stream A Cinderella Story legally?

A Cinderella Story is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Cinderella Story worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 25). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Cinderella Story rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is A Cinderella Story?

1 h 35 min

A Cinderella Story runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Cinderella Story?

Critics18
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate A Cinderella Story higher (57) than critics (18). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Cinderella Story a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$70 million

Yes. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $70 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is A Cinderella Story in?

EnglishCzechGerman

It was made in English, with some Czech, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Cinderella Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Cinderella Story in 94 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Cinderella Story use?

Deceased Parents Are the BestBeneath the MaskWicked StepmotherTempting FatePretty Fly for a White GuyWhen the Clock Strikes TwelveWhy Couldn't You Be Different?Take My Hand!Unkempt BeautyFoilShamed by a MobLaser-Guided Karmaand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 storytelling tropes for A Cinderella Story, including Deceased Parents Are the Best, Beneath the Mask, Wicked Stepmother.