Ella Enchanted
- Release Date: April 9, 2004
- Genre: Family, Romance
- Director: Tommy O'Haver
- Producer(s): Jane Startz
- Writer(s): Laurie Craig, Karen McCullah Lutz, Kristen Smith, Jennifer Heath, Michelle Wolff
- Studio: Alliance Films
- Length: 1h 37m | Classification: G
- Official Site: www.miramax.com/ella_enchanted/
Synopsis
Ella (Hathaway) lives in a fanciful and magical world where all children are given a "gift" from a fairy Godmother at the moment of their birth. Little Ella’s birthright is the gift--and curse--of obedience. As a result of this unfortunate circumstance, Ella cannot refuse any command, and is often left at the mercy of unscrupulous personalities. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious curse. Ella must outwit a kingdom filled with ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, talking books and evil plots. And, if she’s lucky, she may find love along the way.
Based on the Newberry-winning young adult novel by Gail Carson Levine.