
96 minutes
4/9/2004
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.

Anne Hathaway
as Ella

Hugh Dancy
as Char

Cary Elwes
as Edgar

Aidan McArdle
as Slannen

Joanna Lumley
as Dame Olga

Lucy Punch
as Hattie

Jennifer Higham
as Olive

Minnie Driver
as Mandy

Eric Idle
as Narrator

Steve Coogan
as Heston (voice)

Jimi Mistry
as Benny

Vivica A. Fox
as Lucinda

Parminder Nagra
as Areida

Jim Carter
as Nish

Patrick Bergin
as Sir Peter

Donna Dent
as Ella's Mother
Ankita Malkan
as Young Areida
Sally-Ann Tingle
as Mean Little Girl
Aimee Brigg
as Ella (Aged 8)

Helen Norton
as Prof. Edith

Emmet Kirwan
as Vendor
Christopher Kelly
as Salesman

Audrey Hamm
as Perfume Sprayer
Mikel Murfi
as Mall Cop

Rory Keenan
as Otto
Aonghus Og McAnally
as Bluto

Aaron Monaghan
as Pug

Heidi Klum
as Brumhilda

Alvaro Lucchesi
as Koopooduk
Paraic Breathnach
as Ogre No. 2

Daniel Naprous
as Ogre No. 3

Nora-Jane Noone
as Fairy No. 1

Pat Kinevane
as Make-Up Artist

Andrea Irvine
as Tour Guide
Merrina Millsapp
as Hall of Records Attendant

Amelia Crowley
as Fairy Administrator
Pat McGrath
as Dungeon Guard
Susan Mary Ward
as Fan Club Girl

Ron Yuan
as Red Guard (uncredited)

Johnny Nguyen
as Red Knight (uncredited)