Overview
A modern twist on a classic tale, where love and dance collide in a high school setting.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- sincere
- family movie night
- teen sleepover
What critics said
Critics found the film an entertaining but thinly characterized teen Cinderella musical, with humor and plot twists offset by concerns about the central age difference.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mary’s masked-ball romance, lost Zune, restrictive curfew, and oppressive stepfamily update Cinderella motifs for 2000s teen culture.
Joey searches for the masked dancer from the valentine masquerade ball using the Zune she accidentally leaves behind.
Mary is a dancer whose relationship with Joey and pursuit of opportunity are closely tied to dance performance.
Mary must navigate curfews and the domination of her stepmother Dominique while seeking a life beyond her household.
Films like Another Cinderella Story, and why
A Cinderella Story
modern cinderella retelling with teen romance, high school rivalry, and fairy-tale wish fulfillment
High School Musical
teen musical romance centered on dance, celebrity culture, and an unlikely school relationship
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
lighthearted youth romance combining music, performance, and familiar fairy-tale conventions
Movie Details
- Director
- Damon Santostefano
- Release Date
- 2008-09-16
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (2149)
Cast
- Selena Gomez
- Drew Seeley
- Jane Lynch
- Katharine Isabelle
- Emily Perkins
- Jessica Parker Kennedy
- Marcus T. Paulk
- Nicole LaPlaca
- Lynda Boyd
- Lorena Gale
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Another Cinderella Story about?
- A gifted teenage dancer pursues romance and independence when a masked-ball encounter turns her ordinary school life into a modern Cinderella quest.
- What is Another Cinderella Story like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Another Cinderella Story as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Another Cinderella Story violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Another Cinderella Story.
- What did critics think of Another Cinderella Story?
- Critics found the film an entertaining but thinly characterized teen Cinderella musical, with humor and plot twists offset by concerns about the central age difference.
- Which films are like Another Cinderella Story?
- Films with a similar feel include A Cinderella Story, High School Musical, and The Lizzie McGuire Movie.
- How long is Another Cinderella Story?
- Another Cinderella Story runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Another Cinderella Story?
- In United States, Another Cinderella Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
