Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)
"EverAfter" (original title)

The "real" story of Cinderella. A refreshing new take on the classic fairy tale.

Director:

Andy Tennant

Writers:

Susannah Grant (screenplay), Andy Tennant (screenplay),

Stars:

Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott

5 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Drew Barrymore	...	Danielle
Anjelica Huston	...	Rodmilla
Dougray Scott	...	Prince Henry
Patrick Godfrey	...	Leonardo
Megan Dodds	...	Marguerite
Melanie Lynskey	...	Jacqueline
Timothy West	...	King Francis
Judy Parfitt	...	Queen Marie
Jeroen Krabbé	...	Auguste
Lee Ingleby	...	Gustave
Kate Lansbury	...	Paulette
Matyelok Gibbs	...	Louise
Walter Sparrow	...	Maurice
Jeanne Moreau	...	Grande Dame
Anna Maguire	...	Young Danielle

Storyline

With the sudden death of her loving father, Danielle is made a servant by her new stepmother. She also has two new stepsisters, one quite kind but the other one really horrid. Still, Danielle grows up to be a happy and strong-willed young lady, and one day her path crosses that of handsome Prince Henry, who has troubles of his own at home. Luckily the nice Leonardo da Vinci is on hand to help all round.

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Plot Keywords:

prince | servant | cinderella | leonardo da vinci | love | 

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Taglines:

Desire. Defy. Escape.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for momentary strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Fox [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 July 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cinderella

Filming Locations:

Château de Fénélon, Dordogne, France

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£305,362 (UK) (9 October 1998)

Gross:

$65,703,412 (USA) (22 January 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As depicted in the film, the real Leonardo da Vinci kept the Mona Lisa with him all the time until his death.

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Goofs

While trying on the courtier's dress, Danielle says her stepmother buys presents for her stepsister like she has "money to burn." At the time, currency consisted of precious metals and stones, which would melt, not burn. Paper currency wouldn't appear for hundreds of years.

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Quotes

Baroness Rodmilla De Ghent: Go... catch a chicken.

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Connections

Referenced in Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Ultimatum (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Put Your Arms Around Me"
(1997)
Written by John McElhone, Sharleen Spiteri, Robert Hodgens, and David A. Stewart (as Dave Stewart)
Performed by Texas
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited

User Reviews

Mesmerising

A modern spin on the fairy tale "Cinderella". When I first went to see this movie in the theatre, I was very skeptical as I'm not a Drew Barrymore fan but she absolutely shines as Danielle and has great chemistry with Dougray Scott as the handsome and funny Prince Henry. I love the scenery and costumes, and all the characters are wickedly funny. The story is very endearing and absorbing as well. Don't miss this movie!