Where to watch Cruella (2021)

Story

✓ Verified by OTTpath team · 7 Oct 2026

Set in London during the 1970s punk rock movement, the movie follows an orphan named Estella. She is a creative girl who dreams of becoming a successful clothing designer. Along with two thief friends, Jasper and Horace, she builds a life on the city streets by pulling off small crimes. Her talent eventually catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a famous and strict industry legend. Estella begins working for her, but she soon discovers a dark secret about her boss and her own childhood. This shocking truth causes the ambitious woman to change her personality. She adopts the name Cruella, embracing a wild, revenge-driven attitude to challenge the Baroness and take over the fashion world.

Why watch

• Explores the early life of a classic fictional villain.
• Features highly detailed costumes and 1970s punk rock style.
• Focuses on a bitter rivalry between two intelligent women.

Good for: Fans of crime comedies and fashion will enjoy this movie, and it is suitable for family viewing with older children.

About the film

Craig Gillespie directed this crime comedy. The lead cast features Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, John McCrea, and Emily Beecham. Nicholas Britell composed the music score. Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, and Gunn Films produced the project. It had a theatrical release on May 28, 2021. The film made its OTT premiere in India on August 27, 2021.

Languages

The original language is English, with confirmed dubbed versions available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Sources: Wikipedia, checked by OTTpath team (checked 07 Oct 2026)