A Cinderella Story
Seen it?2004 | 95 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Freaky Friday or Clueless, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$70 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 393K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Rosman
- Hilary DuffSam Montgomery
- Chad Michael MurrayAustin Ames
- Jennifer CoolidgeFiona
- Dan ByrdCarter Farrell
- Regina KingRhonda
- Julie GonzaloShelby Cummings
- Lin ShayeMrs. Wells
- Madeline ZimaBrianna
- Andrea AveryGabriella
- Mary Pat GleasonEleanor