Cruella

PG-13

Released May 28, 2021

2 hr. 14 min.

Comedy

Kids & Family

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Academy Award (R) winner Emma Stone ("La La Land") stars in Disney's "Cruella," an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. "Cruella," which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar (R) winner Emma Thompson ("Howards End," "Sense & Sensibility"). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

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Critics Consensus

Cruella can't quite answer the question of why its title character needed an origin story, but this dazzling visual feast is awfully fun to watch whenever its leading ladies lock horns.

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Audience Consensus

With dazzling costumes, a great soundtrack, and a pair of terrific performances from Emma Stone and Emma Thompson, Cruella shows a classic character in an entertaining new light.

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Amanda

it was awesome amazing and excellent the movie told the story about her

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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Mark

I fell asleep in the theater. Just couldn't hold my attention.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/07/22

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Cruella

I'll admit I didn't go in to this movie expecting much but was completely thrown off in a good way!! I watched this movie at least 3 more times. Emma Stone does an amazing job!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/22

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Michael

love the energy and character concept. Only thing that missed was a change on character without reason or explanation

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/21

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Dee G

One of the best Disney Stories ever. This movie makes Cruella a complex character that Emma Stone does a great job in portraying Estella/Cruella's schizophrenia. The Horace and Jasper characters and their roles are brilliant and by the end we are all hating Emma Thompson's character, (a tribute to her brilliant acting)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/21

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Carl

the how and why of the chariture becomes who she is and her acompleants that works with her

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/21

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Craig Gillespie

Director

Emma Stone

Estella

Emma Thompson

The Baroness

Joel Fry

Jasper

Paul Walter Hauser

Horace

Emily Beecham

Catherine

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Damian Levy

DamianMichaelMovies.com

The sheer volume of outfits worn by Stone and the rest of the cast, is matched only by the level of detail on each.

Rated: Big Screen Watch

Jun 19, 2021

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Angie Han

Mashable

These clothes are the boldest element of a movie that otherwise wears its supposed punk-rock influences like a kid discovering Hot Topic for the first time.

Jun 18, 2021

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This movie is worth watching for how it looks and sounds and for Emma Thompson...

Rated: 3/5

Jun 8, 2021

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

Set in the emerging punk scene of 1970s London, the Craig Gillespie-directed prequel of the iconic Cruella De Vil is the perfect film to bring people back to the theater.

Aug 22, 2023

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Serena Seghedoni

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As beautifully shot, written and acted as it is full of personality and style, Disney’s Cruella is a graphic novel-worthy origin story that beautifully captures its protagonist’s dichotomy.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 15, 2023

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

Boasting terrific lead performances and incredible costume design, Cruella is undeniably one of the better live action stories Disney has given us. However, the pacing issues and shoddy first half stop this from reaching true greatness.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Synopsis

Academy Award (R) winner Emma Stone ("La La Land") stars in Disney's "Cruella," an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. "Cruella," which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar (R) winner Emma Thompson ("Howards End," "Sense & Sensibility"). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Director: Craig Gillespie
Executive Producer: Emma Stone, Michelle Wright, Jared LeBoff, Glenn Close
Screenwriter: Dana Fox, Tony McNamara
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: TSG Entertainment, Gunn Films, Marc Platt Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Kids & Family
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 28, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $86.1M
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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