Ella Enchanted
Get enchanted
2004 | 96m | English
Popularity: 7 (history)
| Director: | Tommy O'Haver |
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| Writer: | Jennifer Heath, Laurie Craig, Michele J. Wolff, Gail Carson Levine, Kirsten Smith, Karen McCullah |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 09, 2004 |
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| Director: | Tommy O'Haver |
| Writer: | Jennifer Heath, Laurie Craig, Michele J. Wolff, Gail Carson Levine, Kirsten Smith, Karen McCullah |
| Genres: | Family, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Keywords | elves, based on novel or book, magic, fairy, prince, fairy tale, fantasy world, giant, ogre, obedience, fairy godmother |
| Production Companies | World 2000 Entertainment, Enchanted Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $27,400,000
Budget: $31,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Sep 16, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Dominic Preece | Stunt Double |
| Richard Dwyer | Stunts |
| Rowley Irlam | Stunts, Stunt Double |
| Jennifer Heath | Screenplay |
| Laurie Craig | Screenplay |
| Shaun Davey | Additional Music |
| Stephen Daly | Storyboard |
| Michael Connell | Supervising Music Editor |
| Michele J. Wolff | Screenplay |
| Gail Carson Levine | Book |
| Anthony Litton | Foley Editor |
| Noel Quinn | Boom Operator |
| Neil Williams | First Assistant Editor |
| Richard Lloyd | Post Production Supervisor |
| Patrick Cutliffe | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Lucy Richardson | Supervising Art Director |
| Martin Asbury | Storyboard |
| Ann Cartwright | Seamstress |
| Maggie Phelan | Production Accountant |
| Jennifer Lane | Executive In Charge Of Post Production |
| Clare Longhurst | Visual Effects Coordinator |
| Louis Conroy | Gaffer |
| Rebecca Roper | Casting Assistant |
| David Daniels | First Assistant Director |
| Barrie Hemsley | Visual Effects Producer |
| Angus Bickerton | Visual Effects Designer |
| Jeremy Hattingh | Digital Compositor |
| Giedrius Nagys | Stunts |
| Martin Grace | Stunt Double |
| Kirsten Smith | Screenplay |
| Dee Corcoran | Hair Department Head |
| Kieran Horgan | Production Sound Mixer |
| John Fitzgerald | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jon Stevenson | Sound Effects Editor |
| Alastair Rae | Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator |
| Raymond Kirk | Third Assistant Director |
| Karen Richards | Second Assistant Director |
| Rachel Smith | Production Coordinator |
| Gerry Lundberg | Publicist |
| Maggie Gray | Set Decoration |
| Paul Jennings | Stunt Coordinator |
| Brendan Geaney | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Colman Corish | Assistant Art Director |
| Mary Alleguen | Unit Production Manager |
| Mike Stanwick | Color Timer |
| Paul Hedges | Property Master |
| Matthew Gray | Art Direction |
| Phil Lonergan | Stunt Double |
| Bean Peel | Stunt Double |
| Dominick Hewitt | Stunts |
| Ruth Myers | Costume Design |
| Norman Garwood | Production Design |
| Jean Bourne | Script Supervisor |
| Noel Cullen | Rigging Gaffer |
| Manus Hingerty | Location Manager |
| Eamonn Murphy | Transportation Captain |
| Kevin Ahern | Visual Effects Editor |
| Caoimhe Doyle | Foley |
| Anna Rackard | Art Direction |
| Eileen Buggy | Hairstylist |
| Masahiro Hirakubo | Editor |
| Sallie Jaye | Makeup Department Head |
| Hugo Monks | First Assistant Sound Editor |
| Ciarán Barry | Camera Operator |
| John Slattery | Digital Compositor |
| Sarah Gaines | Dialogue Editor |
| Philippe Zone | Stunts |
| Tommy O'Haver | Director |
| Randy Spendlove | Executive Music Producer |
| Susie Figgis | Casting |
| Tom Johnson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| David Appleby | Still Photographer |
| Amanda Foster | Stunt Double |
| Nikki Berwick | Stunt Double |
| Ron Yuan | Fight Choreographer |
| Roger Yuan | Fight Choreographer |
| Rob Inch | Stunts |
| Barrie Gower | Prosthetic Makeup Artist |
| Karen McCullah | Screenplay |
| John de Borman | Director of Photography |
| Bruno Tonioli | Choreographer |
| Nick Glennie-Smith | Original Music Composer |
| Sophia Crawford | Stunts |
| Matthew Twyford | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Audrey Doyle | Makeup Artist |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Su Armstrong | Executive Producer |
| Jane Startz | Producer |
| Susan Miller Lazar | Co-Producer |
| Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Julie Goldstein | Executive Producer |
| Morgan O'Sullivan | Co-Producer |
| James Flynn | Co-Producer |
| David Parfitt | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 41 | 75 | 26 |
| 2024 | 5 | 46 | 99 | 29 |
| 2024 | 6 | 32 | 48 | 18 |
| 2024 | 7 | 41 | 54 | 23 |
| 2024 | 8 | 28 | 39 | 20 |
| 2024 | 9 | 30 | 41 | 23 |
| 2024 | 10 | 28 | 53 | 21 |
| 2024 | 11 | 29 | 56 | 20 |
| 2024 | 12 | 26 | 41 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1 | 33 | 68 | 22 |
| 2025 | 2 | 20 | 34 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 497 | 551 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 7 | 699 | 910 |
Ella Enchanted is a whimsical fairy tale that manages to stand out, even if it doesn’t quite reach perfection. The first act does a great job introducing the characters, setting up the plot, and establishing the unique charm of this world. The second act keeps a solid pace, building on the adventure ... and humor, and it all leads to a satisfying climax in the final act. While the cinematography and editing aren't flawless, they don’t detract from the experience either, they're just there, doing their job without standing out. What really sets this movie apart is its message about consent, autonomy, and freedom. These themes hit differently today than they did in 2004. Sure, the whimsical elements might feel over-the-top or gimmicky at times, but they also give the movie a unique personality. It’s a fun watch that knows exactly what it’s trying to say and follows through on that. For a film directed by Tommy O'Haver, who doesn’t have a big name or portfolio, it’s a respectable effort