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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic53/100
2,015 audience votes
Key crew
- Tommy O'HaverDirector
- Laurie CraigScreenplay
- Karen McCullahScreenplay
- Kirsten SmithScreenplay
- Jennifer HeathScreenplay
- Michele J. WolffScreenplay
- Nick Glennie-SmithOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anne HathawayElla
- Hugh DancyChar
- Cary ElwesEdgar
- Aidan McArdleSlannen
- Joanna LumleyDame Olga
- Lucy PunchHattie
- Jennifer HighamOlive
- Minnie DriverMandy
- Eric IdleNarrator
- Steve CooganHeston (voice)
- Jimi MistryBenny
- Vivica A. FoxLucinda
