The “best teen movie ever” with a One Tree Hill favourite is set to leave Prime Video in just days.
A modernisation of the classic Disney fairytale, A Cinderella Story revolved around two internet pen pals who plan to meet in person at their high school’s Halloween dance.
Samantha “Sam” Montgomery (Hilary Duff) is tormented by her stepmother and two stepsisters eight years after her beloved father Hal’s (Whip Hubley) death.
Forced to work at her family’s diner to save money to attend Princeton University, Sam is looked after by longtime manager Rhonda (Regina King), and regularly confides in her pen pal “Nomad”.
However, unbeknownst to Sam, “Nomad” is Austin Ames (One Tree Hill’s Chad Michael Murray), the popular but unhappy school quarterback.
As the pair finally meet, albeit behind masks at first, both of their lives are forever changed, as well as those of everyone around them.
The 2004 romantic comedy was directed by Mark Rosman, and also starred The White Lotus legend Jennifer Coolidge, Dan Byrd, Madeline Zima, Andrea Avery and Julie Gonzalo.
A Cinderella Story cemented itself in noughties history shortly after its release. Fans quickly fell in love with the cast, plot and soundtrack, which included Jimmy Eat World’s 2001 hit Hear You Me, which also featured on One Tree Hill.
However, Prime Video viewers haven’t got long to watch the iconic movie, as it is set to leave the streaming platform next Friday (September 19).
Over 20 years on from its release, and fans continue to re-watch the film, with many sharing their praise on social media.
“A Cinderella Story is a fantastic interpretation of an age old classic. This movie has it all with a modern spark. Cracking, feel-good fabulousness,” one person wrote on IMDb.
Another added: “I just love Cinderella stories and this is one of the best, I love how it is focused on the teenager that wants to study and have found a boy online. It just ties up the good Cinderella harmony. I LOVE it.”
A third said: “I love this film, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine. Such an easy watch with some great characters. I would definitely recommend!”
A fourth fan echoed the sentiment, saying: “A Cinderella Story is a 2000’s teen classic. Never gets old, a true cultural reset. This is just too much of a classic to miss, iconic iconic iconic.”