There isn’t one exact count, because it depends on what you count as a “Cinderella movie adaptation.” Broadly, there are dozens of film adaptations, and one IMDb adaptation list alone shows 27 titles.

Why the number changes

  • If you count only major feature films, the total is much smaller.
  • If you include TV movies, sequels, remakes, animated versions, musical films, and loose retellings, the number rises quickly.
  • A broader film category for Cinderella-based movies exists because there are so many versions across decades.

A practical answer

A safe, accurate way to say it is:

  • At least 27 notable screen adaptations are easy to identify from one curated list.
  • The real total is higher if you include all global, short-form, and lesser-known productions.
  • The tale has been adapted so often that public lists and rankings typically count 10 to 30+ movie versions, depending on the rules used.

Examples of well-known versions

  • Disney’s animated Cinderella.
  • Ever After: A Cinderella Story.
  • A Cinderella Story.
  • Disney’s live-action Cinderella.
  • The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella.

Best one-line answer

If you just want a quick headline: there are dozens of Cinderella movie adaptations, with at least 27 commonly listed in one major adaptation roundup.