2022
TV-G
Disney+
1 h 52 m

2022
TV-G
Disney+
1 h 52 m

Summary El is an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe store that once belonged to his late mother. He hides his artistic talent from his overburdened stepfather and two mean-spirited stepbrothers who constantly thwart any opportunity that comes his way. When El meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daugh...

Directed By: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

Written By: Mindy Stern, George Gore II, David Light, Joseph Raso, Tamara Chestna

2022
TV-G
Disney+
1 h 52 m

2022
TV-G
Disney+
1 h 52 m

Sneakerella

Name: Sneakerella
Genre: Comedy, Family, Musical
Released: 2022-05-13
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Rating: 0
Cast: Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, Devyn Nekoda, Bryan Terrell Clark, Kolton Stewart

Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews

User Score Mixed or Average Based on 5 User Ratings

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Directed By: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

Written By: Mindy Stern, George Gore II, David Light, Joseph Raso, Tamara Chestna

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Paste Magazine

May 9, 2022

El talks about designing that elusive “one of ones” sneaker, something so special it can’t be replicated. Sneakerella definitely isn’t that, but as a tween musical full of catchy songs, the shoe fits.

By Amy Amatangelo FULL REVIEW

Variety

May 9, 2022

Heartening sentiments about gaining confidence, the passionate pull of artistic expression and the ingenious meta context of the narrative’s underpinnings help buff away the scuff marks, making for a surprisingly satisfying reboot of a tired but timeless classic.

By Courtney Howard FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

May 12, 2022

If this spin on the tale is not quite diverting enough to justify its existence, the movie, directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, is at least not a soulless exercise.

By Natalia Winkelman FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Disney+, Jane Startz Productions, Maple Plus Productions

Release Date May 13, 2022

Duration 1 h 52 m

Rating TV-G

Genres

Tagline Lace Up and Dream

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Awards

Children's & Family Emmy Awards

• 4 Wins & 11 Nominations

Women's Image Network Awards

• 2 Nominations

Directors Guild of Canada

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Chosen Jacobs

El

Lexi Underwood

Kira King

Devyn Nekoda

Sami

Bryan Terrell Clark

Trey

Kolton Stewart

Zelly

Robyn Alomar

Liv

Yvonne Senat Jones

Denise King

Juan Chioran

Gustavo

John Salley

Darius King

Ronica Sajnani

Mrs. Singh

Clarence 'CJ' Jura

Bully

Mekdes Teshome

Rosie

Levi Dombokah

Young El

Isaiah A. Blackwood

Floating Boy

Tara Nicodemo

Reggie

Keethan Krish

Robert

Michael Madonis

Aleko

Miguel Anthony

Ernesto

Navi Dhanoa

Roger (Kira's Driver)

Basel Daoud

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