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Three Wishes for Cinderella

1973Movie1 h 22 min

Family
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A wholesome, hopeful fantasy movie about fantasy and history.

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

Popelka, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl. When she comes across three magical acorns, she's granted a single wish for each one of them.

Feels like

  • Fairy Tale
  • Romantic Fantasy
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Historical Setting
  • Magical Elements
  • Family-Friendly
  • Believable Romance
  • Coming of Age

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Václav Vorlíček
Written by
Václav Vorlíček, František Pavlíček
Produced by
Jiří Krejčí
Music by
Karel Svoboda

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Facts

November 16, 1973 · 1 h 22 min · Fantasy, Family, Romance

Released
November 16, 1973
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Genres
Fantasy, Family, Romance
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC, XG
Budget
$580,000
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Badass, Adaptation Expansion, Adapted Out +9

  • Adaptational Badass
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Adapted Out
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Fat Comic Relief
  • Tomboy with a Girly Streak
  • Improbable Aiming Skills
  • The Girl Who Fits This Slipper
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Gorgeous Garment Generation
  • Rule of Three
  • Plot Hole

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Wishes for Cinderella?"

Questions about Three Wishes for Cinderella

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Three Wishes for Cinderella?

Criterion

In the United States, Three Wishes for Cinderella streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Three Wishes for Cinderella worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Three Wishes for Cinderella okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Three Wishes for Cinderella good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Three Wishes for Cinderella?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Three Wishes for Cinderella in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.

What tropes does Three Wishes for Cinderella use?

Adaptational BadassAdaptation ExpansionAdapted OutArranged MarriageFat Comic ReliefTomboy with a Girly StreakImprobable Aiming SkillsThe Girl Who Fits This SlipperLaser-Guided KarmaGorgeous Garment GenerationRule of ThreePlot Holeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Adaptational Badass, Adaptation Expansion, and Adapted Out.