Cinderella
Seen it?2021 | 112 min | Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 fantasy fans. If you loved Enchanted or Barbie, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Cinderella, an orphaned girl with an evil stepmother, has big dreams and with the help of her Fabulous Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$42K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 242K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kay Cannon
- Camila CabelloCinderella
- Nicholas GalitzinePrince Robert
- Idina MenzelVivian
- Pierce BrosnanKing Rowan
- Minnie DriverQueen Beatrice
- Tallulah GreivePrincess Gwen
- Billy PorterFabulous Godmother
- Maddie BaillioMalvolia
- Charlotte SpencerNarissa
- James CordenJames