Cinderella
Cinderella

Cinderella

1950
Movie
74 min
English

Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic91
Google Users85%
Director: Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde GeronimiGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A kind and beautiful young woman, mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of a better life. With the help of her animal friends and a magical Fairy Godmother, she attends a royal ball and captures the heart of the Prince. Despite her stepfamily's interference, true love ultimately prevails, allowing her to escape her harsh reality and find happiness.

Critical Reception

Cinderella was a triumphant return to feature animation for Walt Disney after a string of less successful films. It was a critical and commercial success, revitalizing the studio and becoming one of its most beloved animated classics.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and emotionally resonant animated fairy tale.
  • Praised for its charming characters, memorable songs, and timeless story.
  • Recognized as a masterclass in animation and storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly adore Cinderella, highlighting its magical atmosphere, enchanting music, and enduring message of hope. Many appreciate its classic animation style and the heartwarming romance at its core, though some find the pacing occasionally slow by modern standards.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Music Score, Music Song, Sound Recording). Considered a significant achievement in animation history.

Fun Fact

The voice of Cinderella, Ilene Woods, was discovered when she was singing on a radio show, and Walt Disney happened to be listening.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Great for the kids. It's a classic. I'm not into cartoon movies. I prefer acting with real people.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A classy and stylish adaptation of the ancient riches-rags-riches tale of "Cinderella"; a young girl who finds herself little more than a skivvy in her own home. When her evil stepmother receives an invitation to the Palace for a ball in ho...