Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- whimsical
- family movie night
- christmas viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film charming, humorous, and well performed, while judging its contemporary fairy-tale revision pleasant but conventional and short on genuine magic.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eleanor's efforts challenge the expectation that every wish must culminate in a prince, princess, or wedding.
Eleanor leaves her institution before becoming fully skilled and repeatedly struggles to execute fairy-godmother magic.
Christmas imagery and seasonal storytelling surround Eleanor's modern-world mission and its emphasis on good cheer.
Eleanor's traditional fairy-tale beliefs collide with Mackenzie's contemporary life and practical concerns.
Films like Godmothered, and why
Enchanted
family fantasy comedy that playfully revises fairy-tale conventions around unconventional wishes and modern identity
The Christmas Chronicles
Christmas-set family comedy combining magical wish fulfillment, fish-out-of-water humor, and sincere emotional lessons
Ella Enchanted
warm contemporary fairy-tale comedy centered on questioning traditional happily-ever-after expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Sharon Maguire
- Release Date
- 2020-12-04
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (645)
Cast
- Jillian Bell
- Isla Fisher
- Santiago Cabrera
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis
- Jane Curtin
- Jillian Shea Spaeder
- Willa Skye
- June Squibb
- Artemis Pebdani
- Utkarsh Ambudkar
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Godmothered about?
- An earnest but untrained fairy godmother discovers that modern happiness may require rewriting the rules of the storybook ending.
- What is Godmothered like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Godmothered as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Godmothered violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Godmothered.
- What did critics think of Godmothered?
- Critics generally found the film charming, humorous, and well performed, while judging its contemporary fairy-tale revision pleasant but conventional and short on genuine magic.
- Which films are like Godmothered?
- Films with a similar feel include Enchanted, The Christmas Chronicles, and Ella Enchanted.
- How long is Godmothered?
- Godmothered runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Godmothered?
- In United States, Godmothered streams on Disney Plus.
