CinderElmo (1999)

Name: CinderElmo
Director: Bruce Leddy
Genre: Family
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Kevin Clash, Oliver Platt, Steve Whitmire, Keri Russell

Family

Director: Bruce Leddy

Cast: Kevin Clash, Oliver Platt, Steve Whitmire, Keri Russell

6.2

Runtime45 min

RatingG

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Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella. Originally aired on Fox television in 1999, the feature is a playful mix of human actors and Sesame Street characters that is an easy watch for families with 3- to 7-year-olds. Cinderelmo (he's a boy, if you didn't know) dreams of playing in a castle and meeting the princess. Unfortunately his mean--but not that mean--stepmother wants her two other sons to go to the ball at which the princess must declare whom she wishes to marry.

Critical Reception & Ratings

CinderElmo is a playful adaptation of the Cinderella story that blends human actors with Sesame Street characters. While not critically acclaimed, the 1999 television movie directed by Bruce Leddy has a solid IMDb rating of 6.2/10, indicating generally positive audience reception for this family-friendly take on the classic fairy tale.

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CinderElmo is a delightful, family-friendly twist on the classic Cinderella story, blending the beloved Sesame Street characters with human actors like Keri Russell. Director Bruce Leddy's playful 1999 film offers an easy and charming watch for young audiences, with Kevin Clash's endearing performance as the titular Elmo-inspired protagonist.

About

CinderElmo is a 65-minute television film that aired on Fox in the United States on December 6, 1999, loosely based on the fairy tale Cinderella. It was released on VHS and DVD in North America on February 29, 2000.