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Another Cinderella Story (2008): Cast & Plot

Another Cinderella Story (2008) movie poster

Another Cinderella Story is a 2008 music comedy directed by Damon Santostefano, starring Selena Gomez as Mary Santiago, Nicole Muñoz and Jane Lynch. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Another Cinderella Story (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Another Cinderella Story About?

The premise of Another Cinderella Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A modern twist on Cinderella: after sharing a dance at a masquerade, a young man is left with only a single clue—a Zune the mysterious girl dropped in her rush to meet curfew. When a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance appears, he embarks on a quest to track down the masked beauty and discover her true identity.

Another Cinderella Story Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • ball
  • female protagonist
  • dog
  • singing
  • bad girl
  • perseverance
  • dance movie
  • vomiting
  • belief in oneself
  • stepsister stepsister relationship
  • meanness
  • time lapse photography
+30 more
  • washed up star
  • two way mirror
  • twins
  • tutu
  • sister sister relationship
  • red dress
  • pop star
  • orphan
  • interracial friendship
  • fraternal twins
  • former pop star
  • fake commercial
  • cleaning service
  • chihuahua
  • brunette
  • asian
  • scholarship
  • rags to riches
  • live music
  • ipod
  • high school
  • high school dance
  • dancing
  • dance contest
  • college application
  • cinderella story
  • evil stepmother
  • reference to youtube
  • sequel
  • second part
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Cast & crew

Another Cinderella Story Cast & Characters

Selena Gomez leads the cast as Mary Santiago, with Nicole Muñoz as Young Mary - 11 years and Jane Lynch as Dominique Blatt. Directed by Damon Santostefano; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Another Cinderella Story

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From the director

More from Damon Santostefano

More films directed by Damon Santostefano, best-rated first: Three to Tango, Pure Country: Pure Heart, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song and Best Player.

Full filmography
Plot

Another Cinderella Story Plot Summary

What happens in Another Cinderella Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mary Santiago, Selena Gomez, a high school senior with big dreams of becoming a dancer, endures a tough home life under the care of Dominique Blatt Jane Lynch, a once-famous pop star who keeps Mary around more as a servant than a family member because Mary’s late mother once danced for her. At school, Mary is frequently belittled and treated as less than by her peers, with Britt Emily Perkins and Bree Katharine Isabelle leading the bullying, and Natalia Faroush Nicole LaPlaca fanning the flames with her own sharp edges.

Full summary

The whole story of Another Cinderella Story, scene by scene

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Videos

Another Cinderella Story Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.

Another Cinderella Story - Official Trailer (HQ)
  • Trailer Another Cinderella Story (2008) Official Trailer
  • Clip Selena Gomez Dance Off - Movie Clip
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Another Cinderella Story?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is Mary Santiago's main ambition?

Cars

Cars in Another Cinderella Story

15 cars on screen, including the 1973 Volkswagen Campmobile T2 Typ 2 and the 2001 BMW 330Ci E46.

All 15 cars
  • 1973 Volkswagen Campmobile T2 Typ 2 in Another Cinderella Story 1973 Volkswagen Campmobile T2 Typ 2 Main role
  • 2001 BMW 330Ci E46 in Another Cinderella Story 2001 BMW 330Ci E46 Important role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Another Cinderella Story 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabrio 997 in Another Cinderella Story Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabrio 997 Important role

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FAQ

Another Cinderella Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Another Cinderella Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Another Cinderella Story?

Another Cinderella Story runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Another Cinderella Story released?

Another Cinderella Story was released on September 16, 2008.

Who directed Another Cinderella Story?

Another Cinderella Story was directed by Damon Santostefano.

More films by Damon Santostefano

Who is in the cast of Another Cinderella Story?

Another Cinderella Story stars Selena Gomez as Mary Santiago, Nicole Muñoz as Young Mary - 11 years and Jane Lynch as Dominique Blatt, among 19 credited actors.

Does Another Cinderella Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Another Cinderella Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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