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A Cinderella Story

  • 2004
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
98K
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Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray in A Cinderella Story (2004)
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Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.

  • Director
    • Mark Rosman
  • Writer
    • Leigh Dunlap
  • Stars
    • Hilary Duff
    • Chad Michael Murray
    • Jennifer Coolidge
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,981
    449
    • Director
      • Mark Rosman
    • Writer
      • Leigh Dunlap
    • Stars
      • Hilary Duff
      • Chad Michael Murray
      • Jennifer Coolidge
    • 268User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Hilary Duff
    Hilary Duff
    • Sam
    Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray
    • Austin
    Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge
    • Fiona
    Dan Byrd
    Dan Byrd
    • Carter
    Regina King
    Regina King
    • Rhonda
    Julie Gonzalo
    Julie Gonzalo
    • Shelby
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Mrs. Wells
    Madeline Zima
    Madeline Zima
    • Brianna
    Andrea Avery Ray
    Andrea Avery Ray
    • Gabriella
    • (as Andrea Avery)
    Mary Pat Gleason
    Mary Pat Gleason
    • Eleanor
    Paul Rodriguez
    Paul Rodriguez
    • Bobby
    Whip Hubley
    Whip Hubley
    • Sam's Dad
    Kevin Kilner
    Kevin Kilner
    • Austin's Dad
    Erica Hubbard
    Erica Hubbard
    • Madison
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Terry
    Bradley Joseph
    Bradley Joseph
    • David
    • (as Brad Bufanda)
    JD Pardo
    JD Pardo
    • Ryan
    Aimee-Lynn Chadwick
    Aimee-Lynn Chadwick
    • Astrid
    • (as Aimee Lynn Chadwick)
    • Director
      • Mark Rosman
    • Writer
      • Leigh Dunlap
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    User reviews268

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    5RobTheWatcher

    So Bad, It Works

    Despite a wildly corny and simple story line and writing combined with poor acting, this movie still somehow works. It's entertaining and is a feel good movie overall. It's still very poorly done but oh well.
    roswellian-1

    Re-make proves to be watch-worthy...

    I will admit I like Hilary Duff. She's perky and giggly, and certainly sweet. So when I bought this movie, I was expecting a light and fluffy movie.

    The movie was light and fluffy, but it was also endearing as well. Duff shined in this role; definitely her best one yet. She played Cinderella (aka Sam) perfectly and with such innocence and poise. Chad Michael Murray was the surprise of the movie, however, playing Prince Charming (aka Austin) with all the charm and charisma you'd expect from one.

    The music was an added touch to this cutesy film, every scene memorable in it's own way (particularily at the end during the football game).

    Jennifer Coolidge's character was the only disappointment in the movie. Fiona could have had so much more depth to her character in this film and the way she was portrayed clashed with the overall feeling of the movie.

    Who knew that if you substituted a glass slipper with a cell phone you'd get such a wonderfully sweet re-make? Definitely recommended to those that can watch a movie with girl-y fluff.
    6TheLittleSongbird

    Not as bad as I thought it would be

    I did fear that I would hate A Cinderella Story. I honestly it would be predictable and contrived, problems I have had with some of the Mary Kate and Ashley movies. Actually, while by no means perfect, but as an update of the fairytale this exceeded my expectations. I have heard and read complaints that the film is very unoriginal. I don't think it is. While I like films to be original, I don't like it being too original. The film does follow the skeletal premise of the timeless fairytale, that I grew up reading, as well as loving the Disney film and Ever After with Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston.

    A Cinderella Story does have its flaws. There are a lot of over-familiar elements in the script, and the plot falls into the oft-danger of being predictable. There are one or two pacing problems and the odd clichéd character, and while there are some mildly funny moments with the stepsisters especially(ie. the scene in the swimming pool) there is nothing uproariously funny. I liked the idea of the two lead characters being internet pals, somewhat reminded me of You've Got Mail.

    On the plus side, there are some things I really did like about this film. While they had some in general superficial material to work with, the entire acting ensemble did more than adequately. Hilary Duff does a good job in the lead as Sam, she is definitely not the best actress ever, far from it, but she is better than Miley Cyrus. Plus I thought she looks lovely here. While he looks like 5 years older, Chad Michael Murray is an appealing love interest. And Jennifer Coolidge makes the most out of the role of the wicked stepmother here. The camera work is decent, and the sets are colourful. And I have to mention Sam's dress, it was gorgeous! The film's finish is satisfying too, and the soundtrack is cool.

    Overall, one may dismiss this film as a silly piece of predictable fluff. While it is definitely not perfect, it is watchable, and good undemanding fun for teenagers. 6/10 Bethany Cox
    6lindas319

    It was the best of films, it was the worst of films..

    ....okay, actually it's neither, but the jury seems to be out on which it is. Everyone under eighteen loves it, everyone over eighteen slams it. I'm forty-two and found it a tad silly, but a great soundtrack and charming stars (Duff and Murray) save this one from the "straight to video" file. Yet another rehashing and modernizing of the classic "Cinderella", our heroine must battle all odds (evil stepmother and wicked stepsisters, etc.) to win her "prince". The setting this time however, is modern day high school, complete with the nerds and the Barbie-doll cheerleaders who taunt them. Can the nerdy girl (Duff, completely miscasted) win the most popular boy in school? This movie isn't that bad, but for a better look, please give the John Hughes teenage angst films from the 1980's a look instead.
    8sportsman2031

    Perfect romantic comedy

    I thought this movie was a funny and a romantic chick flick. Hilary Duff is one of my favorite actresses and she plays a perfect Sam in this movie. This movie is pretty predictable but still fun to watch. If your bored one day go to the video store and check this movie out. It is very interesting to watch from beginning to end. Chad Micheal Murray is a great Austin for this movie and has what it takes.I never get sick of watching this movie.Every character in this movie was the right pick.I'm so glad Hilary played Sam instead of somebody else.If you are not interested in this movie, at least give it a chance! From a scale 1-10 i give this movie a 8. Two thumbs up!

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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Coolidge's fake fingernails had to be attached with tape because she is allergic to glue.
    • Goofs
      At the dance, Carter, as Zorro, says he learned to fence from "The Pirates of Penzance," by Sir W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan Act 2, Scene 1. There is no fight scene in Act 2, Scene 1 of Pirates, the scene consists of a slow ballad sung by the female chorus.
    • Quotes

      Sam's Dad: Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Clique (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
      Written by Chuck Jackson (as Charles Jackson) and Marvin Yancy (as Marvin Jerome Yancy)

      Performed by Natalie Cole

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under License from EMI Film & Television Music

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • La nueva cenicienta
    • Filming locations
      • George's 50's Diner - 4390 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, California, USA(The diner)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Gaylord Films
      • Clifford Werber Productions
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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,438,175
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,623,350
      • Jul 18, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,080,371
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
      • D-Cinema 96kHz 5.1
      • DTS
      • Broadway Surround
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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