HomeLibraryAsk RayDiscoverJournal
Profile
Waiting

Cindy

19781h 38mWilliam A. Graham
IMDb 7.1
Home
Library
Ask Ray
Discover
Journal

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in Harlem.

MusicDramaTV Movie
MusicalInner CityRetellingHarlem, New York City1940s

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

usUnited States

Own Instantly

VPN Required
Available in other countries where you don't have streaming services configured.

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Cindy (1978) about?

A revisionist twist on Cinderella with an all-black cast and set in Harlem during WWII. Cindy is a country bumpkin who moves from South Carolina to live with her father and his new family. When her stepmother and two stepsisters refuse to take her to the Sugar Hill Ball, her draft-dodging, chauffeur neighbor whips up a little "magic" and at the ball she catches the eye of the richest man in…

Who stars in Cindy?

Cindy stars Charlayne Woodard (Cindy), Scoey Mitchell (Father), Mae Mercer (Sara Hayes), Nell Carter (Olive), Alaina Reed Hall (Venus). The film was directed by William A. Graham.

How long is Cindy?

Cindy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

Is Cindy worth watching?

Cindy holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Music, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Cindy?

Streaming availability for Cindy changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.