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COMEDY . 2021 . 2h 14m . English . 8.0/10

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"Hello cruel world."

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Director Craig Gillespie
Starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry
Box Office $233.5M
8.0/10
Rating
$233.5M
Box Office
2h 14m
Runtime
2021
Year
BREAK EVEN
+17% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hello cruel world.

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Cruella earned $233.5M worldwide on a $200.0M budget — a 17% return on investment.
Director
Cruella was directed by Craig Gillespie.
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Cast
Emma Stone stars as Estella / Cruella in Cruella.
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Year context
Cruella was released 5 years ago in 2021.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$200.0M
Budget
$233.5M
Revenue
+17%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

AWARDS (2)

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BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design
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Academy Award for Best Costume Design
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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
134 min (2h 14m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (9,896 votes)
Popularity
14
Budget
$200,000,000
Box Office
$233,503,234
Profit
+$33,503,234
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Cruella about?
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
How long is Cruella?
Cruella has a runtime of 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Who directed Cruella?
Cruella was directed by Craig Gillespie.
Who stars in Cruella?
The cast of Cruella includes Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, John McCrea.
How much did Cruella make at the box office?
Cruella earned $233,503,234 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $200,000,000.
What is the rating of Cruella?
Cruella has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 9,896 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Crime Adventure

KEYWORDS (8)

1970s anti hero villain punk rock fashion designer fashion origin story live action remake
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