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Ella McCay

Ella McCay

A story about the people you love, and how to survive them.

20255.51h 55m

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.

Directed by James L. Brooks
Written by James L. Brooks
Produced by James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $4.5M

Top Cast

Emma Mackey

Emma Mackey

Ella McCay

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Helen

Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden

Ryan Newell

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Trooper Nash

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri

Susan

Spike Fearn

Spike Fearn

Casey

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Estelle

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Claire McCay

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Governor Bill

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Eddie McCay

Themes & Keywords

politicsauntdysfunctional familypolitical scandalgovernerabsurdambiguousbaffledwoman

About Ella McCay

Ella McCay is a comedy, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of politics, aunt, dysfunctional family, political scandal, governer, absurd. Directed by James L. Brooks, it stars Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden. 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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