Cruella
Hello cruel world.
2021 • 134 min • Comedy · Crime · Drama
Synopsis
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 78 Reviewers · 9 · 75%
- 80 Audience · 10191 · 25%
In 1970s London, a gifted but mischievous Estella navigates the punk rock fashion scene. When a twist of fate reveals dark secrets, she transforms into the bold, revenge-driven Cruella. This origin story explores her journey from aspiring designer to iconic villain.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Some peril and intense moments
- Themes of loss and abandonment
- Characters sometimes make morally questionable choices
What it models well
- Creativity and self-expression
- Standing up for yourself
- Resilience and ambition
Talk about it after
- The nature of good and evil
- Consequences of revenge
- Defining your own identity
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Top billed cast
Director: Craig Gillespie • Crew: Dana Fox, Tony McNamara, Aline Brosh McKenna, Kelly Marcel, Steve Zissis
Trailers & clips
Cruella Crashes the Ball - Official Clip
Triumph
Introducing The Crew
Perhaps
Fun Ride Featurette
Two Things
Get Mad
The Music Featurette
Reviewer notes
RecommendedWhen Disney announced an origin story for one of its most iconic villains, everyone was wondering: how do you humanize a woman whose ultimate goal was turning Dalmatian puppies into fur coats? The answer came as a London punk-rock revolution, wrapped in stunning costumes and a rebellious attitude.…
RecommendedPretty decent movie. Was not expecting the movie to be that entertaining. I love the little twist into the movie.
Not recommendedFull review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/punk-fashion-cruella-review<a> There are many aspects of _Cruella_ that are easy to love. The campiness of Emma Stone’s performance as the titular Cruella, Emma Thompson doing her best Meryl Streep in a The Devil Wears Prada impression, the fashion, the development of Anita Darling’s character (lovingly played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste).…
RecommendedCruella is an excellent movie. Disney tried a character’s revolution and we loved it. The villain is not anymore the bad guy. Everyone has a past and everyone can change. But how? Cruella will entertain you and teach you a lot of good things, about you ego and alter ego. But also about relationships between mum and daughter, friends and good people who can change the story.…
RecommendedThis is a fun movie to watch. I have never watched 101 Dalmatians in any form so I don’t have any bias as some do comparing it to other films. The script is intelligent and witty despite having several writers involved, which often leads to a flailing disorganized mess. Some of the stunts Estella/Cruella pulls off are crazily original as she fine tunes her knack for bad behavior.…
RecommendedI advise watching this movie as an independent film that tells a separate story, which is different from "101 Dalmatians". I also want to say that the film is suitable and those who just want to relax in the evening, and see something funny and not loaded with a deep narrative and plot strokes.
Not recommendedCruella is such a boring movie HOLY SH#$... You would think with that big of a cast that the movie would Go further than the animation ever did but instead it was a snooze fest. just did not capture the real crazy essence of the animation Cruella.
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIt is one of the best villain origin stories. I had so much fun watching. Both Emmas are a joy to watch, they performed their characters very well. Emma is best as **Estella and Cruella** both. The **world-building** and character development are too good. The background story of Cruella is brilliant. The soundtrack is excellent and the costume designs deserve Oscar.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIf you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com The 101 Dalmatians franchise is one of those Disney properties that is always broadcasted across all main television networks during holidays in my country, usually during Christmas.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.0/10 (10,191)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $200,000,000
- Box office
- $233,503,234
- IMDb
- tt3228774
- Official site
- movies.disney.com
