Cruella (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, Cruella is a comedy, crime, adventure and family film directed by Craig Gillespie, running about 134 minutes. “Hello Cruel World” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Who’s in it. Cruella stars Emma Stone as Estella / Cruella, Emma Thompson as The Baroness, Mark Strong as John the Valet and Paul Walter Hauser as Horace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Cruella sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $233.5M 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 Cruella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruella tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruella (2021)?
- In US, Cruella 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 Cruella worth watching?
- Cruella holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cruella?
- Cruella stars Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Mark Strong, Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry.
- When was Cruella released?
- Cruella was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.