Ella lives in a fanciful and magical world where all children are given a "gift" from a fairy Godmother at the moment of their birth. Little Ella's birthright is the gift--and curse--of obedience. As a result of this unfortunate circumstance, Ella cannot refuse any command, and is often left at the mercy of unscrupulous personalities. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious curse. Ella must outwit a kingdom filled with ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, talking books and evil plots. And, if she's lucky, she may find love along the way.
Production Miramax Films; Momentum Films; Jane Startz Productions; Blessington Film Productions; Enchanted Productions [gb](co-production); Investment Incentives for the Irish Film Industry [ie](produced with the support of) (as Investment Incentives for the Irish Film Industry provided by the Government of Ireland); World 2000 Entertainment [ie](co-production);
Cast Names Anne Hathaway; Hugh Dancy; Cary Elwes; Aidan McArdle; Joanna Lumley; Lucy Punch; Jennifer Higham; Minnie Driver; Eric Idle; Steve Coogan; Jimi Mistry; Vivica A. Fox; Parminder Nagra; Jim Carter; Patrick Bergin; Donna Dent; Ankita Malkan; Sally-Ann Tingle; Aimee Brigg; Helen Norton; Emmet Kirwan; Christopher Kelly; Audrey Hamm; Mikel Murfi; Rory Keenan; Aonghus Og McAnally; Aaron Monaghan; Heidi Klum; Alvaro Lucchesi; Paraic Breathnach; Daniel Naprous; Nora-Jane Noone; Pat Kinevane; Andrea Irvine; Merrina Millsapp; Amelia Crowley; Pat McGrath; Susan Ward; Johnny Nguyen; Tommy O'Haver;