Ella Enchanted (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ella Enchanted is a 2004 fantasy comedy directed by Tommy O'Haver, starring Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes and Joanna Lumley. It brings to the screen characters from Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $27.4 million worldwide on a $31 million budget. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Tommy O'Haver
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $31M
- Based on
- Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ella Enchanted About?
The premise of Ella Enchanted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ella receives a magical gift from a fairy – the curse of obedience. Forced to do as she's told, she embarks on a journey to break the curse and regain her free will. Along the way, she encounters various challenges, forms meaningful friendships, and discovers the power of self-discovery while also finding love.
Ella Enchanted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fairy
- obedience
- prince
- curse
- racism
- strong female character
- wedding
- slavery
- female martial artist
- coronation
- tied feet
- teen movie
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- comic book comes to life
- dead girl
- dance party ending
- fairy tale fantasy
- giantess
- two word title
- magic
- teen fantasy
- magical book
- teen comedy
- woman tied up
- magic spell
- teenage girl tied up
- tied to a tree
- hand over mouth
- manacles
- teenager tied up
- entering the world of giants
- cinderella character
- director cameo appearance
- ogre
- fairy godmother
- spell
- giant
- strong female lead
- heroine
- discrimination
- horseback riding
- serpent
- snake
- royal ball
- dancing
- dance
- damsel in distress
- stick fight
- spear
- comic violence
- foot chase
Ella Enchanted Cast
Anne Hathaway leads the cast, with Cary Elwes and Joanna Lumley. Directed by Tommy O'Haver; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tommy O'Haver
More from Tommy O'Haver
More films directed by Tommy O'Haver, best-rated first: Get Over It, The Most Hated Woman in America, One-Minute Musical and Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss.
Ella Enchanted Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ella Enchanted 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 65% User score
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Ella Enchanted Plot Summary
What happens in Ella Enchanted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ella Enchanted is a delightful reimagining of the classic Cinderella tale featuring the talented Anne Hathaway in the leading role. Set in a whimsical modern-day world, Ella is cursed with a gift of obedience bestowed upon her by her fairy godmother, Lucinda. This entails that she must comply with any command given to her, a situation her mother, knowing the implications, had tried to manage lovingly. Tragically, after her mother passes away, Ella is left to navigate a challenging life under the rule of her cruel stepmother, Dame Olga, and her wicked stepsisters, Hattie and Olive.
Full summary
The whole story of Ella Enchanted, scene by scene
Ella Enchanted Box Office & Budget
Ella Enchanted grossed $27.4 million worldwide on a $31 million budget, 88% of what it cost. $22.9 million came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$27.4M
88% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $22.9M
- International
- $4.5M
- Budget
- $31M
Ella Enchanted Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip "Freeze!" Market Theft Scene
How Well Do You Know Ella Enchanted?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What peculiar gift does Ella receive from her fairy godmother?
Ella Enchanted Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Ella - Den förtrollade” and “Ella l'ensorcellée”.
- Also known as
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- Ella - Den förtrollade
- Ella l'ensorcellée
- 麻辣公主
- Princess Ella
- Uma Garota Encantada
- Ella Verflixt Und Zauberhaft
- Ella Encantada
- Ella Enchanted - Il magico mondo di Ella
- Ella au pays enchanté
- Ella - Verflixt & zauberhaft
- Ella den förtrollade
- Hechizada
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- Lumottu Ella
- הקסם של אלה
- 魔法灰姑娘
- Elátkozott Ella
- Zakletá Ella
- Заколдованная Элла
- Magiske Ella
- Зачарована Елла
- Έλλα, η μαγεμένη
- Ella: Sihirli Yolculuk
- Приказка за Ела
- 엘라 인챈티드
- Ella zaklęta
- Ella esta encantada
- Ella fermecată
- Začarovaná Ella
- Užburtoji Ela
- เจ้าหญิงมนต์รักมหัศจรรย์, მოჯადოებული ელა
- Ella l'ensorcelée
- Câu Chuyện Thần Tiên
- アン・ハサウェイ 魔法の国のプリンセス
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Ella Enchanted FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ella Enchanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ella Enchanted?
Ella Enchanted runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Ella Enchanted released?
Ella Enchanted was released on April 9, 2004.
Who directed Ella Enchanted?
Ella Enchanted was directed by Tommy O'Haver.
More films by Tommy O'Haver Who is in the cast of Ella Enchanted?
Ella Enchanted stars Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes and Joanna Lumley, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Ella Enchanted make at the box office?
Ella Enchanted grossed $27.4 million worldwide ($22.9 million domestic, $4.5 million international) on a budget of $31 million.
How is Ella Enchanted rated?
Ella Enchanted has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Ella Enchanted have a post-credit scene?
No. Ella Enchanted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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