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Cinderella

Live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Subjected to cruelty and misery by her evil stepmother, Ella dreams of escaping her life and marrying a prince.

Magical Disney live-action version of the classic fairy tale, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Sweet, young Ella is suddenly the servant in her own home, put upon by her scheming stepmother and selfish stepsisters. A chance encounter with charming Kit, apparently an apprentice at the palace, makes Ella interested in going to a grand ball there, but her family refuse to let her attend.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Christmas Day 2023 11:15

Music Played

  • Patrick Doyle

    A Golden Childhood

  • Patrick Doyle

    Rich Beyond Reason

  • Patrick Doyle

    Pumpkin Pursuit

Credits

Role Contributor
Stepmother Cate Blanchett
Ella Lily James
Prince 'Kit' Richard Madden
Fairy Godmother Helena Bonham Carter
King Derek Jacobi
Drisella Sophie McShera
Anastasia Holliday Grainger
Captain Nonso Anozie
Grand Duke Stellan Skarsgard
Ellas's Father Ben Chaplin
Ella's Mother Hayley Atwell
Royal Crier Alex Macqueen
Master Phineus Rob Brydon
Princess Chelina of Zaragosa Jana Perez
Director Kenneth Branagh
Writer Chris Weitz

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Kermode and Mayo's Film Review

‘It is absolutely in love with the original fairy tale’