Ella Enchanted (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Ella Enchanted is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Tommy O'Haver, running about 96 minutes. “Get enchanted” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Ella Enchanted stars Anne Hathaway as Ella of Frell, Hugh Dancy as Prince "Char" Charmont, Cary Elwes as King Edgar and Vivica A. Fox as Lucinda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ella Enchanted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ella Enchanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ella Enchanted tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ella Enchanted (2004)?
- In US, Ella Enchanted is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ella Enchanted worth watching?
- Ella Enchanted holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ella Enchanted?
- Ella Enchanted stars Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox and Joanna Lumley.
- When was Ella Enchanted released?
- Ella Enchanted was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.