The Ugly Stepsister
2025, Norwegian. Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt.
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In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, Agnes, and she will go to any length to catch the Prince’s eye.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Ugly Stepsister
The Ugly Stepsister is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Emilie BlichfeldtDirector
- Lea MyrenElvira
- Ane Dahl TorpRebekka
- Thea Sofie Loch NæssAgnes
- Flo FagerliAlma
- Isac CalmrothPrince Julian
- Malte GårdingerIsak
- Ralph CarlssonOtto
- Cecilia ForssSophie von Kronenberg
- Katarzyna HermanMadam Vanja
- Adam LundgrenDr. Esthétique
- Willy Ramnek PetriFrederik von Bluckfish
- Kyrre HellumJan
Details
- Released
- 7 March 2025
- Original title
- Den stygge stesøsteren
- Country
- Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden
- Written by
- Emilie Blichfeldt
- Budget
- $4.3M
- Box office
- $5.3M
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What The Ugly Stepsister is based on
The Ugly Stepsister is based on Cinderella, a fairy tale.
Fairy tale
Cinderella
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The Ugly Stepsister: quick answers
Is The Ugly Stepsister worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,380 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Ugly Stepsister have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ugly Stepsister. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ugly Stepsister parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ugly Stepsister is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ugly Stepsister on?
The Ugly Stepsister is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly Stepsister?
If you liked The Ugly Stepsister, try Sissy, Hold the Fort, Family Weekend.
Who directed The Ugly Stepsister?
The Ugly Stepsister (2025) was directed by Emilie Blichfeldt and stars Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Næss.
What is The Ugly Stepsister based on?
The Ugly Stepsister is based on Cinderella, a fairy tale.