Family film

CinderElmo (1999): Cast & Plot

Name: CinderElmo
Genre: Family
Released: 1999
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Kevin Clash, Kathy Najimy, Fran Brill, Keri Russell, Joey Mazzarino

CinderElmo is a 1999 family film directed by Bruce Leddy, starring Kevin Clash as Elmo (voice), Kathy Najimy and Fran Brill. It runs 45 minutes.

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Release year: 1999
Runtime: 45 min
Director: Bruce Leddy
Genre: Family
Original language: English
Studio: Sony Wonder
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is CinderElmo About?

The premise of CinderElmo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sesame Street reimagines Cinderella through Elmo’s eyes in the 1999 Fox special CinderElmo. The red‑mottled monster stars alongside human actors and beloved Muppets in a bright, family‑friendly retelling aimed at children ages three to seven. CinderElmo dreams of attending the royal ball and meeting the princess, but his demanding stepmother pushes her two other sons to the event, leaving Elmo to find his own magical way to the celebration.

CinderElmo Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

CinderElmo Cast & Characters

Kevin Clash leads the cast as Elmo (voice), with Kathy Najimy as Stepmother and Fran Brill as Zoe (voice). Directed by Bruce Leddy; 39 actors are credited in all.

Director Bruce Leddy

Kevin Clash as Elmo (voice)
Kathy Najimy as Stepmother
Fran Brill as Zoe (voice)
Keri Russell as Princess

Also Starring in CinderElmo

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Joey Mazzarino King Fred (voice)
Frank Oz Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)
Oliver Platt Frank / Fairy Godperson
Steve Whitmire Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice)
French Stewart Prince
Jerry Nelson Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
David Rudman Baby Bear (voice)
Caroll Spinney Big Bird (voice)
Martin P. Robinson Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
Eric Jacobson Muppet Performer (voice)
Matt Vogel Muppet Performer (voice)
Jim Martin Muppet Performer (voice)
Pam Arciero Muppet Performer (voice)
Carmen Osbahr Rosita (voice)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo Muppet Performer (voice)
John Tartaglia Muppet Performer (voice)

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Rick Lyon Muppet Performer (voice)
Brian Berry
Michael Lisa Fat Blue, various characters (voice)
Andy Stone Muppet Performer (voice)
Vicky Lambert Dancer
James S. McKnight Suitor
Scott Hislop
Kristina Copeland
Kellan Tortora Suitor
Barry Wernick Suitor
Jennifer Hamilton
Michelle Elkin
Paul Cruz
Mizuko Akiba
Chad Azadan
Tim Fournier
Julie Hyman
Laurie Kanyok
Mayumi Miguel

From the director

More from Bruce Leddy

More films directed by Bruce Leddy, best-rated first: The Wedding Weekend, How High 2, My Teacher’s Wife and Austin Powers’ Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club.

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Plot

CinderElmo Plot Summary

What happens in CinderElmo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the Kingdom of Sesame, there is a little red monster named CinderElmo who lives in a busy, chore-filled home with his wicked Stepmother and his stepbrothers, along with Zoe and the household dog and mice. His days are spent on endless chores while the possibility of attending a royal ball feels far out of reach, especially as the stepfamily keeps him in the shadows and out of sight.

Across the town, the King’s town crier, Grover, rings out the urgent news: Princess Charming must choose a match by midnight or risk losing the kingdom. To ensure a fair sweep, the King, King Fred, opens the invitation to every man and monster in the realm, and the whole kingdom buzzes with excitement and nerves alike.

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