4 Film Favorites: Cinderella Story Collection

A Cinderella Story (2004)

Are you ready to get Duffed? When her father dies, geeky California high-schooler Sam (Hilary Duff) winds up slaving away in her family's diner under the iron hand of her wretched stepmom. Her only solace comes in the form of an anonymous email pal who says he wants to meet face to face at a Halloween dance. Will the would-be suitor turn out to be Sam's Prince Charming? Hip, 21st-century updating of the beloved fairy tale also stars Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Regina King. 95 min. C/Rtg: PG

Another Cinderella Story (2008)

The popular fairy tale is revisited in this Hilary Duff-less sequel to the 2004 comedy. Once upon another time, young dancer Mary (Selena Gomez) meets the handsome Joey (Andrew Seeley) at a ball. After she leaves in a hurry, Joey discovers the iPod she dropped and makes a princely effort to find her again. Jane Lynch, Jessica Parker Kennedy co-star. 92 min. C/Rtg: PG

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song (2011)

This modern-day spin on Cinderella and Cyrano de Bergerac tells the spunky story of talented teen singer Katie (Lucy Hale), whose dreams are stifled by a rotten stepmother (Missi Pyle) and a stepsister (Megan Park) who hogs the spotlight because people believe Katie's voice to be hers. Will a handsome new student (Freddie Stroma) at her performing arts school see through the charade and help Katie to shine? Jessalyn Wanlim, Titus Makin, Jr. co-star. 88 min. C/Rtg: PG

A Cinderella Story: If The Shoe Fits (2016)

Hired to act as assistant to her nasty stepmother (Jennifer Tilly) and her equally nasty stepsisters during their auditions for a musical titled "Cinderella Live," young Tessa Golding (Sofia Golding) comes to realize she herself could become the true belle of the ball. Going in disguise as "Bella Snow," Tessa sets out to prove she’s got what it takes to be the play’s lead. But once she does, how long can she keep up the ruse without tipping off her envious step-kin? Musical comedy co-stars Reed West, Jazzara Jaslyn, Amy Louise. 72 min. C/Rtg: PG

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English.