Cinderella
Seen it?2025 | 63 min | Family, Animation, Adventure
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, it drew serious awards attention and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When Cinderella’s prized slippers vanish right before the royal ball, she and her fairy-tale friends must embark on a thrilling chase to find them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Outstanding Youth DVD. Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Golden Bear (Best Music Film). Also nominated for 3 Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$182 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 326K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kelly Little
- Sarah TaylorNarrator / Cinderella / King Arthur / Baby-Halloween (voice)
- John ThompsonSqueak / Santa / Geppetto / Doodley (voice)
- Kelsey PainterSnow White / Dorothy (voice)
- KatabelleRed Riding Hood (voice)
- Nikki SooHooGoldie (voice)
- Jonathon CarleyBlunderboar (voice)
- Simon HillRobin Hood / Pinocchio / Dormouse / Hatter / Wizard / Little Foot (voice)