The Best LiveAction Cinderella Renditions Ranked By IMDb

The Best Live-Action Cinderella Renditions, Ranked By IMDb

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1 The Best Live-Action Cinderella Renditions, Ranked By IMDb

Arguably one of the most popular Disney fairytales of all time, Cinderella had its fair share of live-action adaptations. But which one is the best?

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There are more than 500 versions of the story of Cinderella found across the globe. Filmmakers have taken this story and recreated some of the most impressive live-action renditions that keep the tale entertaining. For Disney fans, the 1950 animated version is the most memorable version of the glass slipper story, based on the famous 1697 French novel Cendrillon written by the French author Charles Perrault, but there are dozens of live-action Cinderella movies as well.

A still more surprising fact is that the story can be traced back to a Greek historian who wrote a tale about a Greco-Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis, in the first century B.C.E. Many Cinderella works have since then been released with different adaptations of the story. Ranking all versions of Cinderella would nearly be impossible, but the greatest of them all deserve recognition..

Updated on November 30th, 2021 by Amanda Bruce: As Cinderella continues to get more live-action (and musical) adaptations every year, just what makes for a good adaptation is up to the audience. Each version has done its due diligence when it comes to making the adaptations unique. While some set the story in a modern high school, others gender-bend the titular character for a new twist on the story, and some attempt to tell the story from a new point of view. It makes for an eclectic group of Cinderella remakes.

15 A Cinderella Story (2004) – 5.9

Available to stream on Netflix

The movie A Cinderella Story is a modern high school drama about a young teen who must find her self-confidence and overcome her selfish stepfamily at home. She finds her “prince charming” in the form of a pen pal who she eventually meets at a school dance.

Played by then-teen-star Hilary Duff, this is one of the live-action Cinderella movies that is a teen romance with a few comedic and love cliches. It’s an entertaining rendition of Cinderella that follows the typical love-at-first-sight fairytale plot. Other star cast members include Jennifer Coolidge as the stepmother, Regina King as the fairy godmother, and Chad Michael Murray as the prince.

14 Into the Woods (2014) – 5.9

Available to stream on Disney+

This movie isn’t technically a Cinderella remake, but a fairytale collaboration with a few fairytale characters melding into one story plot. Cinderella, who is played by Anna Kendrick, is a strong supporting role in this tale about a childless couple who venture out to find ingredients for a spell that will reverse a witches’ curse and help them receive a wish.

They also come across Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and Rapunzel who all want their own wishes granted. In Into the Woods, Cinderella ends up discovering that what she thought was a dream come true was not all the happiness she thought it would be and eventually leaves her “happily ever after” to find a new one.

13 Cinderfella (1960) – 6.0

Available to stream on Kanopy

In this gender-bent retelling of Cinderella, Jerry Lewis stars as Cinderfella, a young man who lives in the family mansion with his stepmother and stepbrothers, but is forced to live in an unfinished hall after his father dies.

In this version of the story, Fella just wants to be happy with his family, but they’re more interested in finding his father’s hidden fortune. Several more differences exist in the story, like the stepmother throwing the ball for a visiting princess, but they all pull inspiration from the existing fairy tale. Add to that Count Basie and his famous band playing the music for the ball, and this was certainly a fresh and fun take on the story for 1960.

12 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song (2011) – 6.0

Available to rent on Prime Video

When Hilary Duff starred in A Cinderella Story in 2004, she unknowingly started a franchise of Cinderella remakes. Each installment isn’t connected to the others but provides another modern retelling of the story. Lucy Hale stars in this version, which makes Cinderella an undercover singer/songwriter.

Katie is an aspiring performer attending an arts academy. Her stepsister, who manages to get worse at her attempts at singing the more she practices, wants to win a recording contract, so she and her mother scheme to use Katie’s voice to do it, capturing the attention of the “prince,” who is the son of a record executive. It’s widely considered the best installment of the franchise, and fairy tale fans will definitely enjoy spotting all of the nods to the original story.

11 Ella Enchanted (2004) – 6.3

Available to stream on HBO Max

In the 2004 movie Ella Enchanted, based on the novel by Gail Carson Levine, actress Anne Hathaway plays Ella a girl who is given the gift of obedience by her godmother. From then on, Ella suffers at the hands of her stepsisters and stepmother who exploit her “curse” and demand that she work for them.

After having enough abuse, Ella sets out to find the fairy godmother and demand that she free her from this silly gift. Ella finds love along the way as well as her self-confidence. This Cinderella rendition has a new premise for movie fans who are fed up with the usual fairy tale stories.

10 The Glass Slipper (1955) – 6.4

Available to rent on YouTube

The movie The Glass Slipper is an adorable rendition of Cinderella with French-American actress Leslie Caron. The movie is not only an acting script but also a ballet with some amazing and beautifully choreographed ballet performances.

In this storyline, the prince actually plays a large role in building a relationship with this fiery and temperamental Ella after he finds her resting near a lake. Ella is a strange and naïve young woman with almost a childlike personality. She is very expressive and makes the entire movie focus strongly on each character’s personality rather than the typical fairytale.

9 Confessions Of An Ugly Stepsister (2002) – 6.7

Inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel (the same author who penned Wicked) Confessions Of An Ugly Stepsister aired as part of the Wonderful World of Disney’s television movie presentations in the early 2000s. Azura Skye played the titular stepsister, Iris, and the story is largely told from her point of view.

Instead of being Cinderella’s adversary, Iris actually helps her get to the ball. She also apprentices under a painter, and becomes one herself, falling for his other apprentice in the process. This live-action version of Cinderella fleshes out the characters more, giving a new perspective to those characters who were previously one-note villains.

8 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997) – 6.7

Available to stream on Disney+

This movie features a cast of famous actors including Brandy as Cinderella, Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother, as well as Victor Garber and Whoopi Goldberg as the king and queen. The Rodgers & Hammerstein versions of Cinderella are numerous among other fairytales that received a lot of positive feedback from audiences and critics.

This 1997 rendition follows the Disney fairytale plot closely with only a few minor changes and a memorable soundtrack including songs such as “Impossible” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”

7 Rags (2012) – 6.9

• Available to stream on Paramount+

One of the few gender-bent versions of the Cinderella story, Rags was produced by Nickelodeon and starred several of the network’s stars at the time. While Max Schneider had the title role with Keke Palmer as the “princess,” the movie also starred Drake Bell, Avan Jogia, and Burkley Duffield, all of who appeared on the network for other projects at the time.

The story followed Charlie, an aspiring performer who happened to cross paths with pop star Kadee. After getting a job at her father’s record label, he secretly recorded a demo that led to her trying to track down the mysterious “Rags.” The modern musical put its own spin on the story as Charlie inherited his mother’s business as well as getting the chance to follow his own dreams.

6 Cinderella (2015) – 6.9

Available to stream on Starz

The most recent remake of Cinderella was the 2015 Disney release. It received exceptional ratings for its portrayal of the loved Cinderella fairytale and was well-played by actors including Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, and Helena Bonham Carter.

Although Emma Watson was first considered for the role of Cinderella, most fans are convinced that Lily James was the perfect option for this film. Disney claimed that the dress transformation scene in the animated movie was one of their proudest works and in this 2015 live-rendition, they honored that moment by recreating the scene in a very magical and memorable way.

5 The Slipper And The Rose: The Story Of Cinderella (1976) – 7.0

Available to stream on Vudu

The musical romance, The Slipper and The Rose was a two and a half-hour-long film. Most fans familiar with this movie have praised the soundtrack as well as the extended story and character development. Cinderella is not only a dreamy romantic but also has a strong and opinionated voice.

The costume work and the beautiful scenery of Austria where it was filmed give this movie a time capsule vibe that really makes this popular fairytale stand out. The movie stared a great cast including Gemma Craven as Cinderella, Richard Chamberlain as the prince, and Margaret Lockwood as the stepmother.

4 Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) – 7.0

Available to stream on Disney+

The Cinderella in the movie Ever After is a feisty, energetic, witty, and courageous character. Played by popular actress Drew Barrymore, Danielle finds herself in a difficult situation trying to gain the favor of her stepmother played by Angelica Huston.

After mistaking the prince for a horse thief, Danielle knocks him to the ground with an apple that she throws at his head. A few more run-ins, arguments, mistaken identities, and love confessions later, Danielle and Prince Henry live happily ever after. It provided a new story path for fans to follow.

3 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1957) – 7.6

Classic ’50s movie buffs might recognize the Cinderella actress in the first Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella live-show of 1957. She is Julie Andrews, who is known for her roles in The Princess Diaries, the original Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music.

At the time, this was a much-anticipated TV musical that was meant to showcase Andrews who was a Broadway sensation for her performance in My Fair Lady. The music is enjoyable and the story follows the traditional French version, Cendrillon.

2 Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre S4 E5: Cinderella (1985) – 7.7

Famously known for great renditions, Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theater recreated the story of Cinderella in a 50-minute episode. Matthew Broderick gives an excellent performance as the prince while Jennifer Beals plays the love-struck Cinderella.

In this fantasy rendition, the prince and Cinderella meet twice at two separate balls and share a kiss during their second meet. This rendition focuses on how well their personalities match up and how love can be had at first sight, fleshing out their relationship a bit.

1 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1965) – 7.7

• Available to stream on Youtube

While the Julie Andrews version of Cinderella was the first version written for television, its popularity prompted it to be adapted for the stage. In turn, the popularity of the stage show led to the story again being adapted for television in 1965, this time starring Lesley Ann Warren.

A few scenes were changed in this version of the story, but for the most part, it remained true to the 1957 version. The difference was that this version was recorded and rebroadcast multiple times over the next decade, making it the definitive live-action version of the story for years. It’s the version most fans were familiar with until Disney remade it again with Brandy and Whitney Houston 30 years later.

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