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Ella Enchanted

2004·Movie
1h 36min·PG
56
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Big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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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.
Fantasy Rom-ComMagical RealismFairy Tale AdaptationFamily-Friendly AdventureComing-of-Age StoryLighthearted FunWhimsical & SweetClassic Good vs. Evil

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Where can I stream Ella Enchanted legally?

Ella Enchanted is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ella Enchanted worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ella Enchanted rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ella Enchanted?

1 h 36 min

Ella Enchanted runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Ella Enchanted based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ella Enchanted?

Critics52
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Ella Enchanted higher (61) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ella Enchanted a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$27 million

No. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What language is Ella Enchanted in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ella Enchanted?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ella Enchanted in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Ella Enchanted, including Dramatic Necklace Removal, Crashing the Coronation, I Love You Because I Can't Control You.