Cinderella1950Cinderella
1950
After her father's death, Cinderella is made a servant in her own home by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. When the King invites every maiden to a royal ball, her friends the mice, and a Fairy Godmother, help her go.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A mistreated young woman stays kind and hopeful and is rewarded. A gentle, beautiful classic where goodness isn't crushed by cruelty.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Her father's death is narrated at the start, the stepfamily is cruel, and Lucifer the cat chases the mice. Cinderella's patient kindness under mistreatment is shown as good and rewarded.
Cinderella (1950)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- How did Cinderella stay kind when her stepfamily was cruel?
- Why were Anastasia and Drizella so mean?
- Who helped Cinderella, and why?
- If you had a fairy godmother, what would you ask for?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 4+: a cat menaces mice; the stepfamily's cruelty; the King's cigars; a chaste kiss.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Cinderella 4K Blu-ray (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
4K · August 1, 2023
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.