A Cinderella Story

Once upon a time... can happen any time.

2004 • 95 min • Comedy · Family · Romance

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Synopsis

Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

3412 reviews

66 Audience · 3412 · 100%

Samantha, exploited by her stepfamily, dreams of a different life. She finds a kindred spirit online, planning to meet him at the school dance, hoping for a fairy tale ending.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some mean-spirited behavior from stepfamily and popular girls
Brief kissing

What it models well

Perseverance and hope
Finding your voice
Friendship and loyalty
Kindness wins out

Talk about it after

Stereotypes and appearances
Standing up for yourself
The power of dreams and wishes

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