Ella Enchanted
“Get enchanted”
Synopsis
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
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Anne Hathaway
Ella
Hugh Dancy
Char
Cary Elwes
Edgar
Aidan McArdle
Slannen
Joanna Lumley
Dame Olga
Lucy Punch
Hattie
Jennifer Higham
Olive
Minnie Driver
Mandy
Eric Idle
Narrator
Steve Coogan
Heston (voice)
Jimi Mistry
Benny
Vivica A. Fox
Lucinda
Parminder Nagra
Areida
Jim Carter
Nish
Patrick Bergin
Sir Peter
Donna Dent
Ella's Mother
Ankita Malkan
Young Areida
Sally-Ann Tingle
Mean Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.88x
-$3.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy O'Haver
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie Craig, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith, Jennifer Heath, Michele J. Wolff
- Original Score
- Nick Glennie-Smith
- Original Title
- Ella Enchanted
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.4M
- Production Studios
- World 2000 Entertainment, Enchanted Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy O'Haver
Laurie Craig, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith, Jennifer Heath, Michele J. Wolff, Gail Carson Levine
Nick Glennie-Smith
John de Borman
Masahiro Hirakubo
Jane Startz, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Julie Goldstein, Su Armstrong
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy O'Haver
Director
Laurie Craig
Screenplay
Karen McCullah
Screenplay
Kirsten Smith
Screenplay
Jennifer Heath
Screenplay
Michele J. Wolff
Screenplay
Jane Startz
Producer
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Masahiro Hirakubo
Editor
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Paul Jennings
Stunt Coordinator
David Parfitt
Producer
Nick Glennie-Smith
Original Music Composer
Matthew Twyford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ella Enchanted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ella Enchanted about?
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
Who directed Ella Enchanted?
Ella Enchanted was directed by Tommy O'Haver.
Who stars in Ella Enchanted?
The principal cast of Ella Enchanted includes Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Aidan McArdle, Joanna Lumley.
When was Ella Enchanted released and how long is it?
Ella Enchanted was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ella Enchanted?
Ella Enchanted had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $27.4M at the worldwide box office (0.88 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ella Enchanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ella Enchanted was composed by Nick Glennie-Smith.
Is Ella Enchanted based on a book or true story?
Ella Enchanted is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gail Carson Levine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ella Enchanted?
Ella Enchanted holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).