Top 10 Things Only Adults Notice in A Cinderella Story

Only adults pick up on these things in "A Cinderella Story." For this list, we’ll be looking at plot points, subtleties, and odd bits in the teenage rom-com that we now only pick up on as adults. Our countdown includes the film is full of nostalgia, Austin's not all that, Hal is kind of irresponsible, and more! Did YOU watch this movie growing up? Let us know in the comments below!

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[trinaq]

I appreciated that they simply had Sam and Carter stay friends the entire time, with neither of them being shown to secretly harbour a crush on the other. Platonic friendships are just as rewarding as romantic relationships.

[MrG]

Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

[glogler]

Are we not gonna talk about the teacher (Mrs. Wells) who had a inappropriate crush on a student (Ryan played by actor JD Pardo) or when David tried to force himself onto Shelby at the dance?

[robbiescheid]

I saw this film as an adult and I agree Austin's not that good a guy but I do like that Sam confronts him about it the film's aware of his toxicity and Sam wasn't going to accept him unless he actually owns up to things

[sterlingross]

There’s also the hypocrisy of everyone treating Sam like she’s garbage for being a waitress at her family’s diner while Austin is treated like a king, yet he works at his fathers’s car wash?

[Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

Honestly, a Cinderella story is one of my favorite rom-coms the one thing I will definitely say is that those tanning goggles look absolutely ridiculous on ANYBODY.

[leonardolim]

Sam has the right to walk out of her "family" for all the abuse she received and at least move in with carter or rhonda or any one of the employees at diners. They treat her like family more than her "family"

[Ori_Kohav]

Carter’s obsession with Shelby is unfortunately a common thing in school, especially high school. Though I love how he shrugged her off in the end.

[jessicahobbs]

Growing up, I always believed that Hal hid the will from Fiona because he noticed that she was getting greedy. He did notice Fiona's behavior but after they got married.

[ryanappleton]

A Cinderella Story remains an absolute favourite from my childhood. As an adult, I see that Sam is a great protagonist and the movie is all about building confidence in herself. Alongside Carter and Rhonda, who seem to be the only other two characters that have redeemable qualities, Sam develops a new sense of self to defend herself from her stepfamily.

Also I think the MVP award is tied between Carter and Ryan Henson (Austin's friend)

Everyone else is either iconic, mean or a dumbass.

[veronicamarie]

i find it kinda funny (in an ironic way) that austin's dad here is peyton's dad on one tree hill, where chad michael murray played her girlfriend. LOL

[leonardolim]

1st Cinderella story generally made me mad bc of the treatment towards sam and also dragging Austin down in a crossfire during public humiliation. Nonetheless, it's a great movie overall

[carrieallen]

I always thought the step mom killed Sam's dad at the beginning and just blamed it on the earthquake.

[lilycano]

After seeing this, I'm thinking stepmom killed her dad and blamed it on the Earthquake😂

[PokhrajRoy.]

6:19 Simon Helberg had a small role but he was so funny dressed as Neo from ‘The Matrix’.

[shanalynch]

Plus, when Carter was entering the diner as Zoro to meet Sam, Austin was leaving, then Zoro shows up with Cinderella. He should have known. Truth is, I knew all this as a kid but I just wanted to enjoy the movie without thinking too deep.

[VampiraVonGhoulscout]

This movie gets even more interesting when you consider the hidden murder theory, too!

[Bigdk]

1:10 I’ve never seen this, but this is the plan he has for his son? If you’re going to dictate his life at least have some worthwhile plans for him.

[calicokaels]

You know, as the OG "A Cinderella Story" this movie has always held a special place in my heart. But I must say I love some elements in newer ones better (relationship between two mains, for example). Another Cinderella Story has probably become my favorite (love the Mary-Joey relationship and Tami is amazing), although A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish was pretty good, too (love how the "getting away from evil stepmother" storyline/scene goes in that movie). OG will always be nostalgic, but (and I may be alone here) I feel some of the other ones actually did it better.

[cameronjr]

Please do Top 10 Things only adults notice in Power Rangers!