Ella McCay
Rating: 5.7 / 10
Release Date: 2025-12-11
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Runtime: 1h 55m mins
Genres: Comedy Drama
Crew: Director - James L. Brooks Writer - James L. Brooks Producer - James L. Brooks Editor - Tracey Wadmore-Smith Producer - Richard Sakai Producer - Julie Ansell Producer - Jennifer Brooks
Short overview
An idealistic young politician juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor.
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Cast
Emma Mackey
as Ella McCay
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Helen McCay
Spike Fearn
as Casey McCay
Albert Brooks
as Governor Bill
Jack Lowden
as Ryan Newell
Woody Harrelson
as Eddie McCay
Rebecca Hall
as Claire McCay
Ayo Edebiri
as Susan
Kumail Nanjiani
as Trooper Nash
Julie Kavner
as Estelle
Joseph Brooks
as State Trooper Alexander
Lincoln Whitty
as Casey McCay - 4 Years Old
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