Ella Enchanted.

Name: Ella Enchanted
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Released: 2004-04-09
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox, Joanna Lumley

Her greatest adventure is saying no.

Cursed to obey every order, Ella sets out to find the fairy who gave her the unwanted gift. Her journey through a comic fairy-tale kingdom brings allies, danger and a prince in need of help.

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Why it’s a little special

Anne Hathaway leads a playful fantasy about finding the strength to challenge unfair demands.

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US film rating

Coercion, bullying stepsisters, ogres and threats of violence. Includes mild crude humor, language and romance.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Tommy O'Haver
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox, Joanna Lumley, Minnie Driver, Aidan McArdle, Patrick Bergin, Jimi Mistry, Parminder Nagra, Lucy Punch, Jennifer Higham
Written by: Karen McCullah, Laurie Craig, Jennifer Heath, Michelle Wolff
Produced by: Jane Startz, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Su Armstrong
Release date: April 9, 2004
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Studio: Miramax Films
Language: English

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