Well, the movie 'Hilary Duff A Cinderella Story' basically follows the Cinderella template but in a contemporary setting. Sam (played by Hilary Duff) is a sweet girl living with her mean stepmother and stepsisters. She's an outcast at school but has big dreams. There's a school dance where she meets a mystery boy. It's all about how she overcomes the obstacles of her mean family and high - school drama to find love and reach for her dreams. It's a really cute and inspiring movie.
Hilary Duff was approximately 16 at that time. Her performance in the movie was charming and memorable. Her age added to the youthful and romantic essence of the story.