Ella Enchanted
A rebellious teen cursed to obey every command sets out to find her fairy godmother and break the spell before a power‑hungry uncle seizes the throne, battling ogres, giants and wicked step‑relatives along the way.
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Synopsis
In a magical world where every child receives a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother at birth, Ella is given the trait of obedience. Rather than a blessing, this proves to be a curse when she is placed under the control of several unscrupulous individuals she cannot disobey. Determined to reclaim control over her life, Ella embarks on a journey to find her fairy godmother and have the curse lifted. Her path is fraught with challenges, including encounters with ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves, and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who seeks to seize the crown and rule the kingdom.
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Edited by Masahiro HirakuboShot by John De BormanScored by Nick Glennie SmithDesigned by Norman Garwood
Box Office
2004 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$27.4M
US & Canada: $22.9M — 84% of worldwide · International: $4.5M (16%)
Opening weekend: $6.1M — 27% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $9.3M — 41% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,931 theaters
Also known as
- Ella - Verflixt & zauberhaftde
- Ella - Verflixt und zauberhaftde
- Ella au pays enchantéfr
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Cast & Crew
51 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
28Parminder Nagra
as Areida
Jim Carter
as Nish
Patrick Bergin
as Sir Peter
Donna Dent
as Ella's Mother
Ankita Malkan
as Young Areida
Sally Ann Tingle
as Mean Little Girl
Aimee Brigg
as Ella (Aged 8)
Helen Norton
as Prof. Edith
Emmet Kirwan
as Vendor
Christopher Kelly
as Salesman
Audrey Hamm
as Perfume Sprayer
Mikel Murfi
as Mall Cop
Rory Keenan
as Otto
Aonghus Og Mcanally
as Bluto
Aaron Monaghan
as Pug
Heidi Klum
as Brumhilda
Alvaro Lucchesi
as Koopooduk
Paraic Breathnach
as Ogre No. 2
Daniel Naprous
as Ogre No. 3
Nora Jane Noone
as Fairy No. 1
Pat Kinevane
as Make-Up Artist
Andrea Irvine
as Tour Guide
Merrina Millsapp
as Hall of Records Attendant
Amelia Crowley
as Fairy Administrator
Pat Mcgrath
as Dungeon Guard
Susan Mary Ward
as Fan Club Girl
Ron Yuan
as Red Guard (uncredited)
Johnny Tri Nguyen
as Red Knight (uncredited)
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