Cinderella (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1947, Cinderella is a comedy, fantasy, family and romance film directed by Nadezhda Kosheverova, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. In the fairy kingdom live stepmother, her evil daughters — Anna and Maryana, a limp husband-forester and his daughter from his first marriage — Cinderella. The stepmother exploits the poor girl as a housekeeper. With the help of her godmother-fairy, Cinderella gets to the royal ball, where a beautiful and very kind prince falls in love with her. At midnight, the magic ends, and poor Cinderella has to return to her former life. But on the crystal shoe that Cinderella lost while fleeing the palace to the battle of the palace chimes, the prince searches for the bride.

Who’s in it. Cinderella stars Yanina Zhejmo as Cinderella, Aleksei Konsovsky as Prince, Erast Garin as King and Faina Ranevskaya as Stepmother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cinderella (1947)?
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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cinderella?
Cinderella stars Yanina Zhejmo, Aleksei Konsovsky, Erast Garin, Faina Ranevskaya and Yelena Yunger.
When was Cinderella released?
Cinderella was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.