A Cinderella Story

A Cinderella Story (2004)

  • 11% of critics liked it
    (100 reviews)

  • 59% of users liked it
    (30,194,827 ratings)

Cute but geeky high-school student Samantha Martin (Hilary Duff) is knocked off her feet by her father's untimely death, which leaves his diner and Samantha's well-being in the care of Fiona (Jennifer Coolidge), Sam's thoroughly wicked stepmother. Not one to take on such menial tasks as dishwashing… More

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
Mark Rosman
Written By
Leigh Dunlap
Genres
Drama, Kids & Family, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Jul 16, 2004 Wide
On DVD
Oct 19, 2004
Warner Bros.

Critic Reviews

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    A Cinderella Story doesn't break any new ground, but it's a well-acted little breeze of a film -- perfect if you're a 12-year-old girl.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    Let me get quickly to the word that best describes this movie. It is horrible.

  • Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

    You can say of this movie, truly, that they took the most famous tale in the world and broke it.

  • Mike Clark, USA Today

    Desperately conceived by even the most insipid standards of contemporary teen-queen cinema.

  • Susan Walker, Toronto Star

    Give this wannabe Cinderella a big Bibbitti Bobbitti Boo.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jason S


    plain

  • Alexander D


    A CINDERELLA STORY is a terrible, non-inventive take on the classic tale in Disney style.

  • Bethany M


    I used to watch this every day. I was obssessed! One of the best chick flicks and one of my favourite quotes 'Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.' is in this film. Jennifer Coolidge is nothing short of hilarious and Chad Michael Murray is… More

  • ♥Robyn


    fluffy sweet cute chick flick!

  • Nadira I


    Nice, light drama for teenagers (especially girls).

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