Cruella
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Overview
Before she becomes Cruella de Vil, teenage Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion designer, having been gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition all in equal measures. But life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come true. Having wound up penniless and orphaned in London at 12, 10 years later Estella runs wild through the...
Director / Creator
Craig Gillespie
Writers
Dana Fox, Tony McNamara, Aline Brosh McKenna
Top Cast
About Cruella (2021)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Cruella (2021) is a Adventure, Comedy, and Crime film from United States and United Kingdom. the film was directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara. It runs 2 hours and 14 minutes and was produced primarily in English and French.
What it's about
Before she becomes Cruella de Vil, teenage Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion designer, having been gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition all in equal measures. But life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come true. Having wound up penniless and orphaned in London at 12, 10 years later Estella runs wild through the city streets with her best friends and partners-in-(petty)-crime, Horace and Jasper, two amateur thieves. When a chance encounter vaults Estella into the world of the young rich and famous, however, she begins to question the existence she's built for herself in London and wonders whether she might, indeed, be destined for more after all.
Cast and crew
The film stars Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, and Joel Fry in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Dana Fox, Tony McNamara, and Aline Brosh McKenna, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Cruella holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 286,888 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 75%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 59/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 28 wins & 43 nominations total. These numbers place Cruella within the broader landscape of Adventure and Comedy cinema from 2021, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Cruella is currently available to stream with a subscription on Disney+. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Cruella is worth knowing
If you enjoy Adventure or Comedy films, Cruella offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2021 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how adventure evolved during that period. Performances from Emma Stone and Emma Thompson are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Cruella on your watchlist for later.
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