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Ella Enchanted

  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
68K
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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
68K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,390
332
  • 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
    • 284User reviews
    • 83Critic 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)
    Vivica A. Fox and Anne Hathaway 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 and Hugh Dancy in Ella Enchanted (2004)
    Anne Hathaway, Jim Carter, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
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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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    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 reviews284

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    One for the vaults
    Ella Enchanted, starring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Minnie Driver, and Eric Idle, is a contemporary epic fairy tale, sitting on the top shelf with such classics as The Wizard of Oz, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

    A deeply telling and romantic tale, set in the land of magic, with many important messages, ranging from personal freedom, self empowerment, truth, and equality, to the simple pleasures that create the beautiful contrast of fairy tales, humor, song, beauty, friendship.

    A family movie, Ella Enchanted will be enjoyed by adults and children, and is sure to bring a warmth to your heart.

    Anne Hathaway steals your heart with her charm, personality, and ability to carry the movie no matter where it leads, with great beauty and skill. The supporting roles are cute, witty, and fill out the movie in all the right places.

    This is one for the vaults, and the DVD collection.
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    • jmbwithcats
    • Apr 25, 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
      • Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, 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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