Cruella (2021)
A young designer's ambition sparks a darkly comedic crime drama in 1970s punk London.
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 intense is Cruella?
Cruella has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated PG-13.
What Cruella feels like
- Tone
- campygrittypulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Cruella
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cruella for you?
Is Cruella scary?
No. Cruella is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cruella gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cruella sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Cruella OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Cruella?
Cruella runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream Cruella?
Cruella is streaming on Disney+.
Does Cruella have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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