Cinderella (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1950, Cinderella is a fantasy, family, animation and romance film directed by Hamilton Luske, running about 74 minutes. “The greatest love story ever told.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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!

Who’s in it. Cinderella stars Ilene Woods as Cinderella (voice), Eleanor Audley as Lady Tremaine (voice), Verna Felton as Fairy Godmother (voice) and Claire Du Brey as (credit only) (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Cinderella has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $263.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cinderella page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cinderella tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cinderella (1950)?
In US, Cinderella is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cinderella worth watching?
Cinderella holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Cinderella?
Cinderella stars Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Claire Du Brey and Rhoda Williams.
When was Cinderella released?
Cinderella was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.