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Directed by Academy Award-nominee Kenneth Branagh (“Jack Ryan,” “Thor”), the film stars Lily James (“Downton Abbey,” “Wrath of the Titans”) in the title role, Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones,” “Birdsong”) as the Prince, Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett (“The Aviator”) as the infamous stepmother Lady Tremaine, and Academy Award-nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland”) as the Fairy Godmother. Holliday Grainger (“Great Expectations,” “Anna Karenina”) and Sophie McShera (“Downton Abbey,” “Waterloo Road”) play Ella’s stepsisters Anastasia and Drisella, respectively. Stellan Skarsgård (“The Avengers,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) and Nonso Anozie (“Game of Thrones,” “The Grey”) play the Arch Grand Duke and the Prince’s loyal friend, the Captain. Tony Award-winner Derek Jacobi portrays the King.

“Cinderella” is produced by Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: First Class,” “Elysium”), Allison Shearmur (“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”), David Barron (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” “Jack Ryan”), from a screenplay by Chris Weitz (“About a Boy,” “The Golden Compass”).

The filmmaking team includes three-time Academy Award-winning production designer Dante Ferretti (“The Aviator,” “Hugo,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”), three-time Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell (“The Aviator,” “The Young Victoria,” “Shakespeare in Love”), director of photography Haris Zambarloukos (“Sleuth,” “Thor”) and Academy Award-winning editor Martin Walsh (“Chicago,” “Clash of the Titans”).

The timeless story of “Cinderella” dates back to 1697 when first created by Charles Perrault, although it truly came to life for millions all over the world in 1950 with Walt Disney’s celebrated animated feature.

Director Kenneth Branagh says: “It is impossible to think of Cinderella without thinking of Disney and the timeless images we’ve all grown up watching. And those classic moments are irresistible to a filmmaker. With Lily James we have found our perfect Cinderella. She combines knockout beauty with intelligence, wit, fun and physical grace. Her Prince is being played by Richard Madden, a young actor with incredible power and charisma. He is funny, smart and sexy and a great match for Cinderella.”

[estewart]

Lily James was a gift to this movie. No one will ever fill Cinderella's shoes as she did.

[CinderellaPrinceable]

You forgot to mention that Lily actually auditioned to play one of the stepsisters!

[beestarjay]

Aesthetically, I think this movie beat out the original, and the budget shows it! They clearly spared no expense on the sets and costumes

[juliastrzalka]

Tbh I prefer this version MUCH more than the original. Have courage and be kind are very powerful words and I loe that they included a lot Ella's childhood. It was a really important stage in her life. In the original they just said her mom died than her dad and she became a slave.

[jesusxfreak]

I absolutely fell in love with the look of the glass slippers the first time I saw them. Wish they sold something like that in stores xD

[chloekay]

Being that Cinderella has always been my favorite princess, and I had very high expectations for this movie, it truly lived up to what I feel the story and movie such be and look like.I dont care for it when they try adding new spins on the Cinderella story, and they didnt do that here, they kept to the original story, which made me so happy. I admit I cried just like I did when I was a child when she was being treated poorly, but I had happy tears when you realize that goodness overcomes evil. This movie was Perfect!! Thank you from the 7 yr old Chloe and the 40 grr something Chloe, I love this move.xoxoxo

[marychannel]

Well, I guess whoever suplied the costume department with fabric is dirty rich right now.

[SugarVeeChannel]

trying those gowns is always my dream lol

[LadyVenomWay]

The visuals in this film were just amazing

[MsHaleyDawn]

I didn't have high hopes for this movie. Usually remakes of any sort (animated or live-action) are horrible. I reluctantly rented it and to my surprise thoroughly enjoyed it. My fiance even watched it and said he enjoyed it too.

[MaiCohWolf]

Well… I, for one, learned that they spent a shit-ton of money on this movie.

[lorileerellaford]

I absolutely LOVED Cinderella!!! It simply couldn't have been more perfect. Cinderella is my new favorite movie, and that's saying a lot because I haven't changed my favorite movie for over 7 years, until now.

[cheebe]

I still can't believe that Bellatrix is good.

[thesassysistershow]

Wow! The ballroom scene took so much time and planning! ♡♡♡

[ALE]

I hope Sandy Powell will win an Oscar for her marvellous costume design (I hope the same for Italian art director Dante Ferretti)!

[lPreDatoRl]

I've already watched this movie five times. And I want more! =)
So beautiful and kind fairytale.

[Brady_]

honestly i love Cinderella so much and she is my favorite character. i firmly believe that the 2015 version of Cinderella is better than the 1950 original. i enjoyed learning more about her childhood and troubles! well done!

[justlexy]

If Cinderella's glass slipper is a perfect fit, why did it fall of when she was running from the prince?

[frodob.]

The movie was awesome!! Loved Richard Madden as the Prince :)

[nerdcentral]

god when she mentioned richard’s eyes 🥺🥺🥺