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The Slipper and the Rose

1976Movie2 h 26 minG

Romance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A deeply romantic, heartwarming fantasy movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

You'll forget every other love story you ever saw . . . or sang to.

Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the Kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the Prince to wed no matter what. When the Prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the Prince is determined to find and marry her.

Feels like

  • Classic Fairytale
  • Romantic Musical
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Family Friendly
  • Period Fantasy
  • Cinderella Adaptation
  • Charming & Optimistic
  • Lighthearted
  • Endearing Characters

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Bryan Forbes
Written by
Bryan Forbes, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Produced by
Stuart Lyons
Music by
Angela Morley

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Facts

March 25, 1976 · 2 h 26 min · G

Released
March 25, 1976
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Fantasy, Romance, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Latin
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

No Self-Buffs, Black Comedy, Altar Diplomacy +9

  • No Self-Buffs
  • Black Comedy
  • Altar Diplomacy
  • Secret Test of Character
  • Dance of Romance
  • Rhetorical Question Blunder
  • Ironic Echo Cut
  • Swing Low, Sweet Harriet
  • Fairy Godmother
  • Marry for Love
  • My Country, Right or Wrong
  • Distinction Without a Difference

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Slipper and the Rose?"

Questions about The Slipper and the Rose

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Slipper and the Rose worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Slipper and the Rose okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Slipper and the Rose good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Slipper and the Rose?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Slipper and the Rose use?

No Self-BuffsBlack ComedyAltar DiplomacySecret Test of CharacterDance of RomanceRhetorical Question BlunderIronic Echo CutSwing Low, Sweet HarrietFairy GodmotherMarry for LoveMy Country, Right or WrongDistinction Without a Differenceand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including No Self-Buffs, Black Comedy, and Altar Diplomacy.