Cinderella (1950)

Kernel Score: 79% · 7,066 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Family, Fantasy, Animation, Romance

Released: 1950-02-22

Runtime: 74 minutes

Is Cinderella worth watching?

Worth watching. Disney's 1950 classic is short, sweet and charming, and it set the template for the princess film. The mice steal the show, and the heroine is more passive than modern viewers may like.

Watch it if you

  • want classic hand-drawn Disney
  • are watching with younger children
  • like gentle fairy tales

Skip it if you

  • want a modern, active heroine
  • dislike old-fashioned storytelling

Best for: Family movie night

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

Where to watch Cinderella

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Free with ads: Kanopy
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!

Cinderella parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that Cinderella (1950) is a classic wholesome fairy tale about kindness, hope, and perseverance rewarded.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — A cruel stepmother and mild peril from a villainous cat pose only mild, cartoonish menace.

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

Movies like Cinderella

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

  • Sleeping Beauty (1959) — 74%: Another classic hand-drawn Disney fairy tale from the same era.
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) — 78%: The original Disney princess story, simple and hand-drawn.
  • The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Disney princess fairy tale with a stronger, more active heroine.
  • Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: Beloved Disney fairy tale with a richer story and songs.
  • Tangled (2010) — 87%: Modern Disney take on a fairy tale heroine.
  • Alice in Wonderland (1951) — 81%: Another hand-drawn Disney classic with odd, memorable characters.

Director

Clyde Geronimi

Cast

  • Ilene Woods as Cinderella (voice)
  • Eleanor Audley as Lady Tremaine (voice)
  • Verna Felton as Fairy Godmother (voice)
  • Claire Du Brey as (credit only) (voice)
  • Rhoda Williams as Drizella (voice)
  • James MacDonald as Gus / Jaq (voice)
  • Helene Stanley as (credit only)
  • Luis van Rooten as King / Grand Duke (voice)
  • Don Barclay as Doorman (voice)
  • Lucille Bliss as Anastasia (voice)

Cinderella FAQ

Is Cinderella worth watching?

Worth watching. Disney's 1950 classic is short, sweet and charming, and it set the template for the princess film. The mice steal the show, and the heroine is more passive than modern viewers may like.

Where can I watch Cinderella?

In the US you can stream Cinderella on Disney+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Cinderella OK for kids?

Cinderella is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Cinderella (1950) is a classic wholesome fairy tale about kindness, hope, and perseverance rewarded.

What movies are like Cinderella?

If you liked Cinderella, try Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.