Cinderella

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Cinderella

PG

2015

1h 45m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Romance

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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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Critics Consensus

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

May 28, 2016

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.

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Emily St. James

Vox

Dec 17, 2015

2/5

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.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Apr 17, 2015

B

If the young girl who sat in front of me is to speak for children everywhere, they are going to adore this film.

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

Oct 14, 2026

B

With the Disney train steaming forward at full speed, hope, it seems, is once again in the air.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Jun 21, 2022

2/4

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.

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Therese Lacson

Nerdophiles

Oct 9, 2021

4/5

There really is no other word to describe this film other than enchanting.

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Ronald T

@RT94223451 2 days ago

Not like book or animation

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Robert P

@Superbad 4 days ago

Cinderella is a *4* star Movie! So why is someone giving it a .5 star review??

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Kcaileen E

@RT74757322 Oct 26, 2026

This movie is perfect. In fact, I loved it MORE than the original. The expansion of the character building, the set and costume design all added to the realism and bringing the viewer into the story. Whether or not it was an adaptation, this is a perfectly scripted, performed and detail-oriented film. The movie brings a sense of whimsy and child-like wonder. I feel like the bright-eyed child, that I once was, when I watch it. The acting feels natural, despite the cheeky hints of fantastical dramaticism. The combination of historical realism and artistic choices on fantastical elements; such as the mice not talking, but still communicating with facial expressions and body language, was a smart choice. It keeps the original feel of the helpful mice, without it speaking and taking the viewer out of the moment. I would argue that this film should be viewed as a template for future adaptations.

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j H

@jholden Sep 3, 2026

Her hair is supposed to be dirty blonde and the ball gown dress is supposed to be silver along with the glass slippers according to the original movie. she’s never been a platinum blonde in a blue dress, can disney just get it right

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Aug 27, 2026

This was definitely much better than the Snow White's and Pinocchio's I just watched, but it still had no reason to blow me away. At least this felt more like a remake than a reimagining.

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Mutalib A

@RT97954997 Aug 4, 2026

Cinderella really proves to be a nice movie that every generation chooses to watch and it tends not to loose it excitement when it is released. I have watched it a countless times and it is great. The visuals, setting, costumes and sound all looks great. I have also read the book as many as I can and it is wonderful.

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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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