Cinderella Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 13, 2015

Cinderella

Release Date: Friday, March 13, 2015 Theaters

A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, Cinderella brings to life the timeless images from Disney's 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Cate Blanchett • Lily James • Richard Madden • Helena Bonham Carter • Stellan Skarsgard

PG Adventure N/A

3.92 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story of "Cinderella" follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella's father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother's dying words and to "have courage and be kind." She will not give in to despair nor despise those who mistreat her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an apprentice at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella's hopes of once again encountering the charming Kit (Richard Madden). Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand, and a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham-Carter) steps forward and -- armed with a pumpkin and a few mice -- changes Cinderella's life forever.

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Who stars in Cinderella – Cast List

Cate Blanchett
... Lady Tremaine

The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition, Father Mother Sister Brother
Lily James
... Cinderalla

Relay, The Angry Birds Movie 3
R
Richard Madden
... Prince

Eternals, The Take
Helena Bonham Carter
... Fairy Godmother

One Life, Enola Holmes 3
S
Stellan Skarsgard
... Arch Grand Duke

Sentimental Value, Dune: Part Two
S
Sophie McShera
... Drizella

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Downton Abbey
N
Nonso Anozie
... The Captain

Artemis Fowl, The Magic Faraway Tree
D
Derek Jacobi
... The King

Gladiator II, Juliet & Romeo

Who is making Cinderella – Crew List

A look at Cinderella behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kenneth Branagh last helmed A Haunting in Venice and Death on the Nile. The film's writer Aline Brosh-McKenna last penned Annie and We Bought a Zoo.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Screenwriters: Aline Brosh-McKenna
Chris Weitz
Producers: David Barron
Simon Kinberg
Allison Shearmur

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Cinderella

Key Facts

Per Walt Disney Pictures press release (8/10/13): "Although Disney's Cinderella promises to be faithful to the original fairy tale, the filmmakers will elevate the story, the characters and the visuals to take audiences on a sweeping dramatic journey never seen before."
A live-action adaptation. The Cinderella project was first set up at Disney in May 2010 in the wake of the studio's success with Alice in Wonderland.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2014

Completed

Changed Cinderella movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production on “Cinderella” will take place at Pinewood Studios and locations throughout England.

Jul 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. A fall 2013 shoot in London is being planned.

Jan 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Director Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go) has exited the project. Disney said, "We are committed to moving the project forward and have begun the search for a new director."

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

May 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild thematic elements
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Disney's Cinderella
Language: English

Cinderella Trailers and Clips

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Cinderella Release Date: When was the film released?

Cinderella was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 13 , 2015. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Frozen Fever, It Follows and The Cobbler.