The Ugly Stepsister
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Back in cinemas Oct 17 — 1 cinema in Massachusetts · 1 screenings at 1 cinema on our showtimes page
Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
The Grimm version of Cinderella is the one where the stepsisters cut their feet down to fit the shoe, and Blichfeldt reads that as elective cosmetic surgery. A live tapeworm swallowed as a diet aid, eyelashes stitched through the lid, a nose broken so it can be set prettier — the makeup team's Oscar nomination was hazard pay.
The Ugly Stepsister (2025) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 109 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | graphic bodily transformation; pagan folklore |
The Ugly Stepsister carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 109 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Ugly Stepsister?
- On our intensity scale, The Ugly Stepsister rates 4/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is The Ugly Stepsister?
- The Ugly Stepsister rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is The Ugly Stepsister?
- The Ugly Stepsister runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
- What is The Ugly Stepsister rated?
- The Ugly Stepsister has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Ugly Stepsister (2025)?
- The Ugly Stepsister is back in cinemas from Oct 17 — 1 screening at 1 cinema on our showtimes page. It is not on a major US subscription streamer yet.
