Cinderella is a 2015 American
romantic fantasy film, directed by
Kenneth Branagh. The film's screenplay was written by
Chris Weitz. Produced by
David Barron,
Simon Kinberg and Allison Shearmur for
Walt Disney Pictures, the story is based on
Charles Perrault's eponymous folk tale, and although not a direct remake, borrows many elements from
Walt Disney's 1950 animated film of the same name. The film stars
Lily James as the
titular character, with
Cate Blanchett,
Richard Madden,
Stellan Skarsgård,
Holliday Grainger,
Derek Jacobi, and
Helena Bonham Carter.