Cinderella

Cinderella

Midnight is just the beginning.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Genre Films

2015105 min6.8 / 10

A visually sumptuous fairy-tale romance that balances genuine warmth and hope against the cruelty of Ella's circumstances, grounded in whimsy and magic.

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Cinderella end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Cinderella easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Cinderella scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Cinderella violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Cinderella sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Cinderella, and what each one shares →

Like Cinderella

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cinderella

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cinderella, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cinderella, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cinderella, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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