---
title: "The Ugly Stepsister"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ugly-stepsister-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1284120
imdb_id: "tt29344903"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 1237
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Ugly Stepsister (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ugly-stepsister-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Ugly Stepsister is a satirical black comedy body horror film released in the United States on April 18, 2025, with a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, the film is also known by its Norwegian title, Den Stygge Stesøsteren. Set in a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty functions as a brutal business, the plot follows a character named Elvira as she battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, Agnes. Determined to catch the Prince's eye, Elvira goes to any length to achieve her goals. The film spans the horror, comedy, and drama genres and has an unrated status. Additional production and distribution details, cast members, awards, and specific box-office figures are not provided in the available sources.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A darkly twisted fairy tale where beauty is a battlefield."

### Why Watch
- Bold reimagining of a classic fairy tale
- Strong directorial debut with unique tone
- Visceral commentary on beauty standards

### Caveats & Content Note
- Not for viewers sensitive to body horror
- May be too extreme for traditional fairy tale fans
- Tone & Suitability: Contains body horror and satirical violence; not suitable for young children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, black comedy, body horror, fairy tale, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Emilie Blichfeldt
- **Networks / Studios**: Mer Film, Lava Films, MOTOR

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lea Myren** as *Elvira*
- **Ane Dahl Torp** as *Rebekka*
- **Thea Sofie Loch Næss** as *Agnes*
- **Flo Fagerli** as *Alma*
- **Isac Calmroth** as *Prince Julian*
- **Malte Gårdinger** as *Isak*
- **Ralph Carlsson** as *Otto*
- **Cecilia Forss** as *Sophie von Kronenberg*
- **Katarzyna Herman** as *Madam Vanja*
- **Adam Lundgren** as *Dr. Esthétique*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film appropriate for children?
No, the film contains body horror and mature themes unsuitable for young audiences.

### Q: Is it based on Cinderella?
Yes, it's a dark reimagining of the Grimm Brothers' Cinderella fairy tale.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a satirical black comedy with body horror elements.

### Q: Is it in English?
The film is mostly in Norwegian, with international cast and production.

### Q: Who directed The Ugly Stepsister?
Emilie Blichfeldt, in her feature film directorial debut.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ugly Stepsister — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1284120)
- [The Ugly Stepsister](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ugly_Stepsister)

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