Cinderella (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Cinderella is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 77 minutes. “The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julie Andrews was nominated for an Emmy for portraying the titular scullery maid who finds true love with a prince in this legendary adaptation of one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. A musical, made-for-television, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it is the only of the legendary composing team's musicals created specifically for that medium. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, and was a phenomenal success, viewed by more than 107 million people. Though it originally aired in full color, only a black & white kinescope of the production has survived.
Who’s in it. Cinderella stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella, Ilka Chase as The Stepmother, Kaye Ballard as Stepsister Portia and Alice Ghostley as Stepsister Joy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cinderella (1957)?
- 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cinderella?
- Cinderella stars Julie Andrews, Ilka Chase, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley and Edie Adams.
- When was Cinderella released?
- Cinderella was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.