
Enchanted
7.1
93%
75
6.9
A radiant fairy-tale princess turns modern Manhattan upside down while discovering that real love may be messier and richer than happily ever after.
Ember's analysis
- MoodBright
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityMild
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceMild
More about the film
Overview
A fairy tale princess discovers that real life is far more complicated than her storybook dreams.
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a smart, witty reimagining of fairy-tale conventions, elevated by sharp animation, musical numbers, and Amy Adams's star-making performance.
What sets it apart
- Giselle moves from an animated magical kingdom into contemporary Manhattan, where storybook logic repeatedly clashes with urban reality.
- Giselle's unquestioning belief in perfect romance is tested by Robert's pragmatic view of love and relationships.
- The opening fairy-tale world is animated while the central Manhattan story unfolds in live action.
- The film playfully revises princess, villain, prince, and happily-ever-after conventions without abandoning their warmth.
Films like Enchanted, and why
- The Princess DiariesShares a whimsical fairy-tale parody, fish-out-of-water comedy, musical numbers, and family-friendly romance.
- Kate & LeopoldCombines live-action fantasy, romantic comedy, playful genre self-awareness, and an upbeat transformation of ordinary life.
- Ella EnchantedFeatures a storybook outsider entering modern society, mixing fantasy, comedy, romance, and affectionate satire of familiar conventions.
- The Princess and the FrogShares Disney musical spectacle, fairy-tale mythology, comic villains, and broad appeal for children and adults.
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Lima
- Release Date
- 2007-11-20
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (5868)
Common questions
- What is Enchanted about?
- A radiant fairy-tale princess turns modern Manhattan upside down while discovering that real love may be messier and richer than happily ever after.
- What is Enchanted like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Enchanted as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Enchanted violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Enchanted as mild.
- What did critics think of Enchanted?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a smart, witty reimagining of fairy-tale conventions, elevated by sharp animation, musical numbers, and Amy Adams's star-making performance.
- Which films are like Enchanted?
- Films with a similar feel include The Princess Diaries, Kate & Leopold, Ella Enchanted, and The Princess and the Frog.
- How long is Enchanted?
- Enchanted runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Enchanted?
- In United States, Enchanted streams on Disney Plus.
Cast
- Kevin LimaDirector
- Amy AdamsGiselle
- Patrick DempseyRobert Philip
- James MarsdenPrince Edward
- Timothy SpallNathaniel
- Idina MenzelNancy Tremaine
- Rachel CoveyMorgan Philip
- Susan SarandonQueen Narissa
- Julie AndrewsNarrator (voice)
- Jeff BennettPip in Andalasia (voice)
- Kevin LimaPip in New York (voice)






















