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The Slipper and the Rose

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1976 | 146 min | Fantasy, Romance, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office. 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 and fantasy fans. If you loved Wicked: For Good or Beauty and the Beast, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the Kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the Prince to wed no matter what. When the Prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the Prince is determined to find and marry her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 5 BAFTAs.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bryan Forbes

  • Richard ChamberlainPrince Edward
  • Gemma CravenCinderella
  • Annette CrosbieFairy Godmother
  • Edith EvansDowager Queen
  • Christopher GableJohn
  • Michael HordernKing
  • Margaret LockwoodStepmother
  • Kenneth MoreChamberlain
  • Julian OrchardMontague
  • Lally BowersQueen