Another Cinderella Story (2008)

Kernel Score: 83% · 2,101 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Family

Released: 2008-09-16

Runtime: 92 minutes

Is Another Cinderella Story worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A light teen musical riff on the Cinderella tale, with a masked ball and a lost music player standing in for the glass slipper. It is fluffy and made for younger fans of the franchise, not for everyone else.

Watch it if you

  • like teen dance-and-pop musicals
  • want a harmless, family-friendly fairy-tale update
  • enjoyed the other Cinderella Story films

Skip it if you

  • want a sharp or original romantic comedy
  • dislike cheesy teen musicals

Best for: Tween sleepover

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Another Cinderella Story

  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

Another Cinderella Story parents' guide: ages 6+

Parents need to know that this is a lighthearted PG family romance about a modern-day Cinderella story with dancing and high school romance.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Another Cinderella Story

If you liked Another Cinderella Story, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016) — 82%: Another modern Cinderella Story with dance numbers and teen romance
  • Descendants (2015) — 80%: Teen fairy-tale spin with songs and school-age romance
  • Descendants 2 (2017) — 83%: Same kids-and-teens musical energy with fairy-tale roots
  • Work It (2020) — 85%: Teen dance movie about chasing a dream
  • Pitch Perfect (2012) — 81%: Upbeat musical comedy with plenty of high-energy numbers
  • The Princess Diaries (2001) — 77%: Fairy-tale-style teen comedy about an ordinary girl's big chance

Director

Damon Santostefano

Cast

  • Selena Gomez as Mary Santiago
  • Drew Seeley as Joey Parker
  • Jane Lynch as Dominique Blatt
  • Katharine Isabelle as Bree
  • Emily Perkins as Britt
  • Jessica Parker Kennedy as Tami
  • Marcus T. Paulk as Dustin
  • Nicole LaPlaca as Natalia Faroush
  • Lynda Boyd as Evie Parker
  • Alex Zahara as British Director

Another Cinderella Story FAQ

Is Another Cinderella Story worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A light teen musical riff on the Cinderella tale, with a masked ball and a lost music player standing in for the glass slipper. It is fluffy and made for younger fans of the franchise, not for everyone else.

Where can I watch Another Cinderella Story?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Another Cinderella Story OK for kids?

Another Cinderella Story is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this is a lighthearted PG family romance about a modern-day Cinderella story with dancing and high school romance.

What movies are like Another Cinderella Story?

If you liked Another Cinderella Story, try A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits, Descendants, Descendants 2 and Work It.