A Cinderella Story.

Name: A Cinderella Story
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Released: 2004-07-16
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray, Dan Byrd, Regina King

Her happily ever after starts with speaking up.

Sam balances school with endless work at her stepmother's diner. Meeting her anonymous online friend at a costume dance could change everything, if she can stop hiding who she is.

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Why it’s a little special

Hilary Duff gives the fairy tale a high-school setting with a clear emphasis on self-respect.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Parental loss, cruel family treatment, bullying and public humiliation. Includes romance, kissing, mild language and innuendo.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Mark Rosman
Starring: Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray, Dan Byrd, Regina King, Julie Gonzalo, Lin Shaye, Madeline Zima, Andrea Avery, Mary Pat Gleason, Paul Rodriguez, Grant Hubley
Written by: Leigh Dunlap
Produced by: Hunt Lowry, Dylan Sellers, Clifford Werber, Ilyssa Goodman, Michael I. Rachmil, Peter Greene, Keith Giglio
Release date: July 16, 2004
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Studio: Warner Bros.
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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