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Ella Enchanted

  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
66K
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POPULARITY
2,612
820
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Minnie Driver, Vivica A. Fox, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, Jim Carter, Hugh Dancy, Parminder Nagra, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
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Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
66K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,612
820
  • Director
    • Tommy O'Haver
  • Writers
    • Laurie Craig(screenplay)
    • Karen McCullah(screenplay)
    • Kirsten Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Hugh Dancy
    • Cary Elwes
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tommy O'Haver
  • Writers
    • Laurie Craig(screenplay)
    • Karen McCullah(screenplay)
    • Kirsten Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Hugh Dancy
    • Cary Elwes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 279User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Anne Hathaway in Ella Enchanted (2004)
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    Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy in Ella Enchanted (2004)
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    Anne Hathaway in Ella Enchanted (2004)
    Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
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    Anne Hathaway, Jim Carter, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
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    Top cast

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    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Ellaas Ella
    Hugh Dancy
    Hugh Dancy
    • Charas Char
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Edgaras Edgar
    Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley
    • Dame Olgaas Dame Olga
    Aidan McArdle
    Aidan McArdle
    • Slannenas Slannen
    • (as Aidan Mcardle)
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Hattieas Hattie
    Jennifer Higham
    Jennifer Higham
    • Oliveas Olive
    Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver
    • Mandyas Mandy
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Hestonas Heston
    • (voice)
    Jimi Mistry
    Jimi Mistry
    • Bennyas Benny
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Lucindaas Lucinda
    Parminder Nagra
    Parminder Nagra
    • Areidaas Areida
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Nishas Nish
    Patrick Bergin
    Patrick Bergin
    • Sir Peteras Sir Peter
    Donna Dent
    • Ella's Motheras Ella's Mother
    Ankita Malkan
    • Young Areidaas Young Areida
    Sally-Ann Tingle
    • Mean Little Girlas Mean Little Girl
    • Director
      • Tommy O'Haver
    • Writers
      • Laurie Craig(screenplay)
      • Karen McCullah(screenplay)
      • Kirsten Smith(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Based on Gail Carson Levine's award winning novel, this is the story of Ella, a young woman who was given a "gift" of obedience by a fairy named Lucinda. She must obey anything anyone tells her to do. When her mother passes away, she is cared for by her thoughtless and greedy father who remarries a loathsome woman with two treacherous daughters. This modern-day, fantasy Cinderella story features fairies, ogres and elves...as well as a hero in the guise of Prince Charmont, whom Ella falls in love with. Unlike Cinderella though, she must depend on herself and her intelligence to get her through her troubles and find Lucinda in order for her "curse" to be broken! —M. C. Gomez
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Get enchanted
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some crude humor and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first song Ella sings, "Somebody to Love" was not the original song choice. Tommy O'Haver had discovered that Anne Hathaway didn't have very good chemistry with their first choice, a more classical "fairy-tale" song. O'Haver and Hathaway were relaxing when she starting singing along and dancing to the song that was currently playing: Queen's "Somebody to Love". They both decided that "this was it".
    • Goofs
      Ella's enchantment fails on at least two occasions: when Prince Charmont says "Allow me" and she continues to refuse his help, and when Slannen says "Forget it" and she continues to discuss his legal aspirations. The earlier "bite me" scene established that Ella's enchantment takes colloquial "commands" literally, thus she should have allowed Char to help her, and literally forgotten about Slannen's peeves.
    • Quotes

      Char: Kiss me...

      [Ella leans in]

      Char: That wasn't an order.

      Ella: I know.

      [kisses him]

    • Crazy credits
      The cityscape of the Miramax logo dissolves into the cityscape of the medieval city in the movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ella Enchanted: A Red Carpet Premiere Special (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Strange Magic
      Written by Jeff Lynne

      Performed by Darren Hayes

      Arranged and Orchestrated by James Seymour Brett (as James Brett)

      Produced by James Seymour Brett (as James Brett)

      Darren Hayes appears courtesy of JWM Pty Ltd and Columbia Records

    User reviews279

    Review
    Top review
    Enchanting and sweet
    This movie was gifted with a spell of fairy tale which was likable. From the beginning Ella Enchanted was good – and all thanks to the beautiful Anne Hathaway who seemingly sparkled. Great work of escapism, such that though it's stupidity can be considered, it is shadowed by its modernism and it's attempt to drive the audience into attention by it's sarcastic humor present at certain desirable instances. Anne Hathaway stole the show – there seemed to possess an invisible halo on her making her the most preferable Ella. However I did ruminate over the fact that is that all Anne Hathaway can play- this character had almost cloning gestures as her character of Mia in The Princess Diaires – so is that how much her talent can expand? Well as for the other cast member - There was a casting perfection as taking into consideration Cary Elwes, Minnie Driver and Vivica Fox, all were matched perfectly to their designated roles. In conclusion I would not suggest this movie to grown ups- as they would certainly NOT enjoy this step out of reality – however this would be a great movie for kids and may be pre teenagers and if you are an Anne Hathaway fan like me – well than don't miss this.
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    • SajeevaS
    • Oct 22, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Miramax
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Câu Chuyện Thần Tiên
    • Filming locations
      • Humewood Castle, Kiltegan, County Wicklow, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Jane Startz Productions
      • Blessington Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,918,387
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,100,000
      • Apr 11, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,388,767
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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