Ever After: A Cinderella Story

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Ever After: A Cinderella Story

PG-13

Released Jul 29, 1998

2h 2m

Romance

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This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle (Drew Barrymore), a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after the death of her father. Danielle's stepmother Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off her own two daughters. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when she meets the charming Prince Henry (Dougray Scott).

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Critics Consensus

Ever After is a sweet, frothy twist on the ancient fable, led by a solid turn from star Barrymore.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Drew Barrymore plays the complicated belle of the climactic ball and develops a convincing intellectually based friendship with the prince.

Aug 16, 2010

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Leonard Klady

Variety

The script by Susannah Grant, Rick Parks and director Andy Tennant successfully maintains the story's period trappings while introducing a heroine with modern resonance.

Jul 1, 2008

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Wally Hammond

Time Out

Given that this is adolescent romance, never straying far from traditional stereotypes, its 'progressive' feel-good aura is mainly down to Barrymore, whose limitations are only exposed in big love scenes.

Jan 26, 2006

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

This is a fun film that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys medieval literature or motion pictures and especially those out there who love fantasy.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

Drew Barrymoore and Dougray Scott have great chemistry together.

Rated: A-

Apr 30, 2019

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

'Ever After' presents a plucky Cinderella for today's women and beyond.

Mar 20, 2015

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Trey C

This movie is in my top 5 favorites of all time. Smartly written, exquisitely acted, and well developed! It is one of a very few fairytales told in a way that you can believe it was the real origin of the children's book version...and that the real story would have been better than the fairytale. I have probably watched this 20 times & my daughter has done the same even into adulthood. My adult son saw it when he was about 19-20 and said he was surprised that it turned out to be a great movie...not trapping itself in a single genre or a narrow audience. It doesn't preach...it inspires. It refused to diminish love for strength or strength for love. It has messages about personal agency, conviction, human dignity and value. One of the greats!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Giovana L

É bom, só que eu não gostei, um progresso muito lento,esse príncipe não me agradou,uma cara de melancólico,e ainda nem é bonito nem apaixonante, não tem nem conto de fadas nenhum 😪

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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Audience Member

I am not sure if Hollywood will ever make a princess story like this again or The Princess Bride. Disney cannot deliver and the CGI of their films is just cringe. This movie relies on pure gorgeous costume design, heart-felt scripts (no singing thank goodness), and raw acting with a unique storyline that still honors the original, adding that the Prince is pressured to marry a royal rather than commoner. Perfect film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Audience Member

It’s was a good take on a Disney classic and it worked well I’d say so if you have free time and noting to watch watch this movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Audience Member

The best live representation of Cinderella to date 👏

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Fabrícia F

A história clássica da princesa renegada pela madrasta má e suas irmãs postiças que um belo dia tem o seu destino mudado ao conhecer o amor verdadeiro nos braços de um príncipe gentil.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Synopsis

This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle (Drew Barrymore), a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after the death of her father. Danielle's stepmother Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off her own two daughters. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when she meets the charming Prince Henry (Dougray Scott).

Director: Andy Tennant
Producer: Mireille Soria, Tracey Trench
Screenwriter: Andy Tennant, Susannah Grant, Rick Parks
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures, 20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 29, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.7M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1), 35mm

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