# A Cinderella Story (2004)

> A modern Cinderella fantasy follows an overworked high-school outsider whose secret email romance leads to a magical dance-night encounter with the campus golden boy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6259

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Romance
- Director: Mark Rosman
- Cast: Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Dan Byrd, Regina King, Julie Gonzalo, Lin Shaye, Madeline Zima
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356470/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, wistful, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A modern twist on a classic fairy tale, where love conquers all amidst high school drama.

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