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.
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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
Parminder Nagra
Areida
Jim Carter
Nish
Patrick Bergin
Sir Peter
Donna Dent
Ella's Mother
Ankita Malkan
Young Areida
Sally-Ann Tingle
Mean Little Girl
Aimee Brigg
Ella (Aged 8)
Helen Norton
Prof. Edith
Emmet Kirwan
Vendor
Christopher Kelly
Salesman
Audrey Hamm
Perfume Sprayer
Mikel Murfi
Mall Cop
Rory Keenan
Otto
Aonghus Og McAnally
Bluto
Aaron Monaghan
Pug
Heidi Klum
Brumhilda
Alvaro Lucchesi
Koopooduk
Paraic Breathnach
Ogre No. 2
Daniel Naprous
Ogre No. 3
Nora-Jane Noone
Fairy No. 1
Pat Kinevane
Make-Up Artist
Andrea Irvine
Tour Guide
Merrina Millsapp
Hall of Records Attendant
Amelia Crowley
Fairy Administrator
Pat McGrath
Dungeon Guard
Susan Mary Ward
Fan Club Girl
Ron Yuan
Red Guard (uncredited)
Johnny Nguyen
Red Knight (uncredited)