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Ella Enchanted

2004Movie1 h 36 minPG

Family
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic536.2Rotten Tomatoes51%57%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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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.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Rom-Com
  • Magical Realism
  • Fairy Tale Adaptation
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Whimsical & Sweet
  • Classic Good vs. Evil

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Tommy O'Haver
Written by
Laurie Craig, Kirsten Smith, Karen McCullah
Produced by
Jane Startz, David Parfitt
Music by
Nick Glennie-Smith

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Facts

April 9, 2004 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
April 9, 2004
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$27 million
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Dramatic Necklace Removal, Crashing the Coronation, I Love You Because I Can't Control You +9

  • Dramatic Necklace Removal
  • Crashing the Coronation
  • I Love You Because I Can't Control You
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Witch with a Capital "B"
  • Incapable of Disobeying
  • For the Evulz
  • Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole
  • Poke the Poodle
  • Kick the Dog
  • Playing with Puppets
  • Giant Woman

12 of 107 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ella Enchanted?"

Questions about Ella Enchanted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ella Enchanted?

KanopyHooplaMGM+Tubi TV

In the United States, Ella Enchanted streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Ella Enchanted worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Ella Enchanted okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ella Enchanted make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Ella Enchanted?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Ella Enchanted a box office flop?

Budget$31 million
Box office$27 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What tropes does Ella Enchanted use?

Dramatic Necklace RemovalCrashing the CoronationI Love You Because I Can't Control YouStalker with a CrushWitch with a Capital "B"Incapable of DisobeyingFor the EvulzAdaptation-Induced Plot HolePoke the PoodleKick the DogPlaying with PuppetsGiant Womanand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Dramatic Necklace Removal, Crashing the Coronation, and I Love You Because I Can't Control You.