Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1973, Three Wishes for Cinderella is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Václav Vorlíček, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Popelka, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl. When she comes across three magical acorns, she's granted a single wish for each one of them.
Who’s in it. Three Wishes for Cinderella stars Libuše Šafránková as Popelka, Pavel Trávníček as Prince, Carola Braunbock as Stepmother and Rolf Hoppe as King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Three Wishes for Cinderella has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Wishes for Cinderella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Wishes for 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 Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)?
- In US, Three Wishes for Cinderella is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Wishes for Cinderella worth watching?
- Three Wishes for Cinderella holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Three Wishes for Cinderella?
- Three Wishes for Cinderella stars Libuše Šafránková, Pavel Trávníček, Carola Braunbock, Rolf Hoppe and Karin Lesch.
- When was Three Wishes for Cinderella released?
- Three Wishes for Cinderella was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.