Cinderella (2015 film)
Cinderella is a 2015 American romantic fantasy film directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
Cinderella is a 2015 American romantic fantasy film directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It stars Lily James as Cinderella, with Cate Blanchett as Lady Tremaine, Richard Madden as Prince Kit, and Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother. The film adapts the classic fairy tale into a live-action Disney feature.
Cast
The principal cast includes Lily James as Ella (Cinderella), Cate Blanchett as Lady Tremaine, Richard Madden as Prince Kit, Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother, Holliday Grainger as Anastasia, Sophie McShera as Drisella, Stellan Skarsgård as the Grand Duke, and Derek Jacobi as the King. Supporting roles include Ben Chaplin as Ella’s father and Hayley Atwell as Ella’s mother.
Plot and adaptation
The film adapts the Cinderella fairy tale into a live-action Disney feature. It centres on Ella’s mistreatment by her stepfamily and her meeting with the prince.
Production
Cinderella was directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is one of Disney’s live‑action adaptations of a classic animated‑era property.
Canadian release
The film was widely distributed in Canada as part of Disney’s international release schedule, and it remains a familiar title for Canadian audiences through theatrical, television, and streaming availability.
Key facts
- Lily James plays Ella, also known as Cinderella.
- Cate Blanchett plays Lady Tremaine, Cinderella’s stepmother.
- Richard Madden plays Prince Kit.
- Helena Bonham Carter plays the Fairy Godmother.
- The film is a live‑action adaptation of the classic fairy tale.
The film was widely distributed in Canada as part of Disney’s international release schedule, and it remains a familiar title for Canadian audiences through theatrical, television, and streaming availability.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1661199/Supports: Top cast list and character names for Cinderella (2015).
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(2015_American_film)Supports: Film overview, principal cast, and character identifications.
- Disney — https://movies.disney.com/cinderellaSupports: Official Disney cast listing for the film.
- The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/150689-cinderella/cast?language=en-USSupports: Cast list including principal and supporting roles.