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Cinderella

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Cinderella

G

Released Feb 15, 1950

1h 14m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Animation

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With a wicked stepmother (Eleanor Audley) and two jealous stepsisters (Rhoda Williams, Lucille Bliss) who keep her enslaved and in rags, Cinderella (Ilene Woods) stands no chance of attending the royal ball. When her fairy godmother (Verna Felton) appears and magically transforms her reality into a dream come true, Cinderella enchants the handsome Prince Charming at the ball, but must face the wrath of her enraged stepmother and sisters when the spell wears off at midnight.

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Critics Consensus

The rich colors, sweet songs, adorable mice and endearing (if suffering) heroine make Cinderella a nostalgically lovely charmer.

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Caroline Siede

Girl Culture (Substack)

On her own, Snow White could have just been a one-off fairy tale heroine. But with the success of Cinderella, the very idea of the “Disney princess” archetype was born.

May 27, 2025

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Cinderella is Walt Disney at his best. That means delight for the kids of the world and their worried parents, too.

Jul 25, 2019

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Sweet fairy tale classic for little princesses.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Darr Smith

Illustrated Daily News (Los Angeles)

Walt Disney's Cinderella -- without any qualification that comes to mind -- is one of the most delightful bits of entertainment ever shown on a screen.

Mar 11, 2025

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Aly Caviness

Midwest Film Journal

You could argue that Cinderella is worth rewatching in 2019 for the animation — which truly is gorgeous — but that also gets you into some quagmire thanks to the poor 2005 Diamond Edition restoration that Disney continues to re-release...

Feb 13, 2025

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Coming out of the roughest period in the studio's history, Cinderella might be a simple feature but remains an effective return to the princess narrative.

Oct 15, 2023

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Nicholas B

Cinderella is a delightful four-star animated classic that I really enjoyed. With its timeless fairy tale charm, enchanting animation, and iconic characters, it delivers a magical and inspiring experience. Cinderella’s journey of kindness and perseverance, combined with the memorable music and lovable supporting cast, makes it a beloved Disney film that continues to shine.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Chrystal C

Best Disney Princess Movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Julian S

As a kids’ film, it makes sense it avoids the darker stuff, but it’s a missed shot—those real-world lessons are way more valuable than the grand illusions it wraps itself in.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Bobby B

A fitting beginning to the silver age.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Abdulmohsen A

On Of Disney’s most famous classics Also watch sonic three

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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matthias s

**Cinderella – A Bit Too Much Fairy Dust** ★★★☆☆ Cinderella is a classic, no doubt. Disney magic at its finest—charming, whimsical, and packed with iconic moments. *Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo*? Still legendary. The mice? Surprisingly funny. The dress transformation? Pure childhood wonder. But let’s be real, this movie *drags*. Clocking in at 74 minutes, it somehow feels like it could’ve lost a good 30. There’s a lot of waiting around, a lot of mice shenanigans that stretch things out, and not quite enough depth where it counts. The romance? Barely there. The prince? Who is he again? Still, it’s undeniably beautiful, and I can’t say I didn’t enjoy most of it. It’s a dreamy fairytale that just needed a little less fluff and a little more substance. But hey, if it means keeping that Fairy Godmother scene, I’ll allow it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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With a wicked stepmother (Eleanor Audley) and two jealous stepsisters (Rhoda Williams, Lucille Bliss) who keep her enslaved and in rags, Cinderella (Ilene Woods) stands no chance of attending the royal ball. When her fairy godmother (Verna Felton) appears and magically transforms her reality into a dream come true, Cinderella enchants the handsome Prince Charming at the ball, but must face the wrath of her enraged stepmother and sisters when the spell wears off at midnight.

Director: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
Producer: Walt Disney
Screenwriter: Ken Anderson, Homer Brightman, Winston Hibler, Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, Charles Perrault, Harry Reeves, Joe Rinaldi, Ted Sears
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 15, 1950, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.5M
Runtime: 1h 14m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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