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A Cinderella Story (2004)

Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.

Directed byMark Rosman

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  1. 02

    Another Cinderella Story

    Same saga

    2008 · 92 min · Comedy · Family · Music · Romance

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    A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: cinderella and high school
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  2. 03

    A Cinderella Story: Starstruck

    Same saga

    2021 · 100 min · Comedy · Music · Romance

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    Finley Tremaine, a small-town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer. When a Hollywood film crew arrives in her sleepy town, she is determined to land a role in the production and capture the attention of handsome lead actor Jackson Stone. Unfortunately, a botched audition forces her to change course. Now, disguised as cowboy “Huck,” Finley finally gets her big break. But can she keep the charade a secret from everyone, including her evil stepmother and devious step-siblings?

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • substantial genre overlap
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  3. 04

    A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

    Same saga

    2011 · 88 min · Comedy · Drama · Family · Romance

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    In this modern telling of the classic tale, aspiring singer Katie Gibbs falls for the new boy at her performing arts high school. But Katie's wicked stepmother and stepsister are scheming to crush her dream before she can sing her way into his heart.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: high school and modern fairy tale
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  4. 05

    A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

    Same saga

    2019 · 86 min · Comedy · Fantasy · Music · Romance

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    Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • shared genre DNA
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  5. 07

    The Princess Diaries

    Similar atmosphere

    2001 · 115 min · Comedy · Family · Romance

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    A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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    Cinderella II: Dreams Come True

    Strong story similarity

    2002 · 74 min · Animation · Family · Fantasy · Romance

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    As a newly crowned princess, Cinderella quickly learns that life at the Palace - and her royal responsibilities - are more challenging than she had imagined. In three heartwarming tales, Cinderella calls on her animal friends and her Fairy Godmother to help as she brings her own grace and charm to her regal role and discovers that being true to yourself is the best way to make your dreams come true.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared genre DNA
    • a closely matched era
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  7. 09

    Freaky Friday

    Shared themes

    2003 · 97 min · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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    Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: amused and high school
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  8. 10

    Nativity!

    Similar atmosphere

    2009 · 106 min · Comedy · Family

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    Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a film.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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