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Ella Enchanted

  • 2004
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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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.

  • Director
    • Tommy O'Haver
  • Writers
    • Laurie Craig
    • Karen McCullah
    • Kirsten Smith
  • Stars
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Hugh Dancy
    • Cary Elwes
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    77K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,969
    201
    • Director
      • Tommy O'Haver
    • Writers
      • Laurie Craig
      • Karen McCullah
      • Kirsten Smith
    • Stars
      • Anne Hathaway
      • Hugh Dancy
      • Cary Elwes
    • 294User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Ella
    Hugh Dancy
    Hugh Dancy
    • Char
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Edgar
    Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley
    • Dame Olga
    Aidan McArdle
    Aidan McArdle
    • Slannen
    • (as Aidan Mcardle)
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Hattie
    Jennifer Higham
    Jennifer Higham
    • Olive
    Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver
    • Mandy
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Narrator
    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Heston
    • (voice)
    Jimi Mistry
    Jimi Mistry
    • Benny
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Lucinda
    Parminder Nagra
    Parminder Nagra
    • Areida
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Nish
    Patrick Bergin
    Patrick Bergin
    • Sir Peter
    Donna Dent
    • Ella's Mother
    Ankita Malkan
    • Young Areida
    Sally-Ann Tingle
    • Mean Little Girl
    • Director
      • Tommy O'Haver
    • Writers
      • Laurie Craig
      • Karen McCullah
      • Kirsten Smith
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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.
    • Alternate versions
      An extended version of this film is only available on Sky Cinema. Some of the changes include: Char and Uncle Edgar's extended talk in the carriage. Sloan talking to Ella about the Brother Grimns after the elves were arrested instead of during the day. The fight scene with Char and the Ogres is extended. The song If You Believe which was co written by Brian Adams, is cut and replaced with a different song during the ending credits. The song When You Believe doesn't play in the film when Hattie is talking about Char. Theatrical 91 minutes Extended 96 minutes.
    • 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 reviews294

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    From a non-reader of the book, this is a fun treat

    Ella Enchanted (2004) Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Minnie Driver, Vivica A. Fox, Joanna Lumley, Patrick Bergin, Jimi Mistry, Eric Idle, Parminder K. Nagra, D: Tommy O' Haver. Fresh, revisionist twist on the Cinderella fairy tale: a young maiden tries unlocking an obedience curse, which her godmother cast upon her as a baby. This means, she's forced to do anything anyone commands her to do. Delightful fable has all the old-fashioned ingredients from the storybook (evil uncle, wicked stepsisters, etc.), but lively pop-songs, goofy humor, and a nice nod to the Grimm Brothers give it a hip kick, though the fantasy effects look only half-hearted at best. Headed by a wonderful cast, Hathaway is an utter joy. Pleasant family fare will take adults back to their youth and kids will live happily ever after. Based on the Gail Carson Levine book. Running Time: 96 minutes and rated PG for mild violence. ***
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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ella está encantada
    • Filming locations
      • Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland(Studio)
    • 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

    Tech 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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