Plot
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.
Cast
Anne Hathaway
Ella
Hugh Dancy
Char
Cary Elwes
Edgar
Aidan McArdle
Slannen
Joanna Lumley
Dame Olga
Lucy Punch
Hattie
Jennifer Higham
Olive
Minnie Driver
Mandy
Eric Idle
Narrator
Steve Coogan
Heston (voice)
Jimi Mistry
Benny
Vivica A. Fox
Lucinda
Crew
Tommy O'Haver
Director
Laurie Craig
Screenplay
Karen McCullah
Screenplay
Kirsten Smith
Screenplay
Jennifer Heath
Screenplay
Michele J. Wolff
Screenplay
Jane Startz
Producer
John de Borman
Director of Photography
David Parfitt
Producer
Nick Glennie-Smith
Original Music Composer
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