Cinderella (1899): cast, story & where to watch
1899 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1899, Cinderella is a fantasy, drama, family and romance film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A fairy godmother magically turns Cinderella's rags to a beautiful dress, and a pumpkin into a coach. Cinderella goes to the ball, where she meets the Prince - but will she remember to leave before the magic runs out? Méliès based the art direction on engravings by Gustave Doré. First known example of a fairy-tale adapted to film, and the first film to use dissolves to go from one scene to another.
Who’s in it. Cinderella stars Georges Méliès as Le Gnome de la Pendule / Le Suisse à l'Entrée de l'Église, Barral as Cinderella, Bleuette Bernon as The Fairy Godmother and Carmelli as Prince Charming (as Carmely), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cinderella has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1899)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cinderella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cinderella worth watching?
- Cinderella holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cinderella?
- Cinderella stars Georges Méliès, Barral, Bleuette Bernon, Carmelli and Jehanne d'Alcy.
- When was Cinderella released?
- Cinderella was released in 1899, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.