IMDb 5.9 2011 HD

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

2011
Comedy Drama Family Romance
88 min PG USA
6.4 / 10
5.9 IMDB

In this modern telling of the classic tale, aspiring singer Katie Gibbs falls for the new boy at her performing arts high school. But Katie's wicked stepmother and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Damon Santostefano
Starring
Lucy Hale / Freddie Stroma / Missi Pyle / Megan Park / Matt Lintz / Jessalyn Wanlim / Titus Makin Jr. / Alyson Stoner

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

sweet predictable charming earnest dated enjoyable lighthearted formulaic uplifting musical romantic

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 27, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song' offers a contemporary reimagining of a timeless tale, focusing on the aspirations of a young singer named Katie. Lucy Hale carries the film with a bright, engaging performance, navigating the familiar…

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Julian Finch
Apr 27, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches a film titled 'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song' with certain expectations, and this 2011 entry largely meets them, for better or worse. Lucy Hale is a capable lead, but even her efforts can’t entirely…

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 27, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For those seeking a dose of uncomplicated charm and soaring aspirations, 'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song' delivers. Lucy Hale shines as Katie, embodying the hopeful spirit of a young artist striving to be heard. The film’s…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 27, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This iteration of the Cinderella narrative, 'Once Upon a Song,' struggles to forge a distinct identity amidst its numerous predecessors. Lucy Hale labours admirably as Katie, attempting to inject life into a character burdened by a rather thin…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 27, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A familiar story given a modern, musical spin, 'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song' offers a pleasant, if predictable, viewing experience. Lucy Hale brings a commendable earnestness to Katie Gibbs, a budding singer whose dreams are systematically…

FAQs

The film features Lucy Hale in the lead role as Katie Gibbs. Freddie Stroma plays the object of her affection, the new boy at school. The antagonistic stepfamily is portrayed by Missi Pyle, who takes on the role of the wicked stepmother, and Megan Park, who plays the stepsister. Matt Lintz also appears in the cast, rounding out the ensemble for this contemporary fairy tale adaptation.