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Play trailer 1:06 Poster for Cinderella PG Released Mar 13, 2015 1h 45m Kids & Family Fantasy Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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After her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, who reduce her to scullery maid. Despite her circumstances, she refuses to despair. An invitation to a palace ball gives Ella hope that she might reunite with the dashing stranger (Richard Madden) she met in the woods, but her stepmother prevents her from going. Help arrives in the form of a kindly beggar woman who has a magic touch for ordinary things.
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Refreshingly traditional in a revisionist era, Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella proves Disney hasn't lost any of its old-fashioned magic.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire It's such a rote recitation of a story we've heard a thousand times that it's hard to imagine why on earth they're telling it to us again. May 28, 2016 Full Review Emily St. James Vox A good story can cover up all manner of sins. But that ball gown is indicative of the film's whole approach - covering a thin, needlessly bloated story with beautiful surfaces. Rated: 2/5 Dec 17, 2015 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com If the young girl who sat in front of me is to speak for children everywhere, they are going to adore this film. Rated: B Apr 17, 2015 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review There are moments of CGI animal nonsense that seem to exist completely separate from the live-action beauty Branagh has created, and that awkward juxtaposition leaves the entire film feeling uneven, at times admirable, and at others condemnable. Rated: 2/4 Jun 21, 2022 Full Review Therese Lacson Nerdophiles There really is no other word to describe this film other than enchanting. Rated: 4/5 Oct 9, 2021 Full Review Hosea Rupprecht Pauline Media Studies Besides being a wonderful example of what it means to truly forgive, the film shows how much influence parents have in their children's life. Aug 12, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael S Watched it a couple of times now and still loving it! Lily James really is the best cast for this! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Jeoel P Loved it! That's all I have to say. One of my most favorite movies; I rewatch it a lot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review rotem k One of the best live action movies there is! Everything in this movie was incredible! And the dress?! to die for! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Stephen C Successful in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Mild Thematic Elements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $201,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Dustin R A true master class in story telling and the best live action Disney film! A must see for all who loved the original classic as it truly respects its inspiration! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review João Vinícius A Presenting Disney's best and most exciting live-action adaptation, Cinderella shines through with committed and pure performances from a stellar cast, in addition to the magical details that make up the melody that sings throughout the story. Lily James could not have been made for this role, her kindness and balance border on perfection and connects her fascinating entrance as an ideal and capable Cinderella. A magically unmissable film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, who reduce her to scullery maid. Despite her circumstances, she refuses to despair. An invitation to a palace ball gives Ella hope that she might reunite with the dashing stranger (Richard Madden) she met in the woods, but her stepmother prevents her from going. Help arrives in the form of a kindly beggar woman who has a magic touch for ordinary things.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Simon Kinberg, Allison Shearmur, David Barron
Screenwriter
Chris Weitz
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Kinberg Genre, Beaglepug, Allison Shearmur
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 13, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$201.2M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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