Cinderella (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, Cinderella is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Fritz Genschow.
What it’s about. "Cinderella" is a delightful musical version of the classic fairytale of a good-natured girl and her wicked stepmother. When the local prince holds a ball for all the women in the land so he can find a wife, Cinderella is forbidden to go. With the aid of her good fairy godmother, however, Cinderella attends the ball and wins the prince's heart.
Who’s in it. Cinderella stars Rita-Maria Nowotny as Aschenputtel, Änne Bruck as Stiefmutter, Renée Stobrawa as Gute Fee and Renate Fischer as Stiefschwester.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cinderella has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cinderella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cinderella tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cinderella (1955)?
- In GB, Cinderella is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cinderella worth watching?
- Cinderella holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cinderella?
- Cinderella stars Rita-Maria Nowotny, Änne Bruck, Renée Stobrawa and Renate Fischer.
- When was Cinderella released?
- Cinderella was released in 1955.