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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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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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Aug 12, 2021

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.

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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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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

Um conto de fadas lindo de morrer, mas que joga demasiado pelo seguro. A Cinderela de Kenneth Branagh deslumbra pela opulência dos cenários, pelos figurinos magníficos e por uma Cate Blanchett divinal como madrasta. No entanto, é uma adaptação tão literal e sem riscos que acaba por saber a pouco.

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Cara-Lynn H

@RT68860248 Jul 12, 2026

Underrated! I love this movie! Still one of my favorites live-action remakes to date. Only being surpassed by the live-action Moana. Cinderella is my favorite Disney princess! I loved this take on the film. It stayed to true to the roots of the story. Was sad the mice didn’t get their voices but I did love they were still included. I was a fan of the back story and how it showed her life more in-depth as well as the princes’. My favorite princess dress! Great casting! Beautiful set! Will always have love for this movie!

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Zack P

@zack_partello Jul 5, 2026

Disappointed that they changed so many details and left out our little mice friends for the majority of their part. Another disappointing remake.

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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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