Film
A Cinderella Story
2004· PG· 1h 35m· Comedy· Family· Romance
“Once upon a time... can happen any time.”
A Cinderella Story replays the fairy tale for a digital age, casting Hilary Duff as Samantha Montgomery, a Cinderella figure oppressed by her stepmother and stepsisters. Her online romance with an enigmatic stranger fuels her dreams, leading to a transformative Halloween dance where she momentarily escapes her misery. Director Gillian Armstrong grounds the magical elements in relatable teenage angst and longing, though the film's sugary sentimentality may leave viewers more satisfied than surprised.
2004-07-16
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Key Crew
DirectorMark Rosman
WriterLeigh Dunlap
ProducerClifford Werber
Director of PhotographyAnthony B. Richmond
Original Music ComposerChristophe Beck
EditorCara Silverman
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 49 crew)
Details
Released2004-07-16
Runtime1h 35m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosDylan Sellers Productions · Gaylord Films · Clifford Werber Productions
Budget$19M
Box office$70M
LanguagesCzech · English · German
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.6/10 · 3408 votes
Original languageen
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