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Ella McCay
2025 115 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.2
Comedy, Drama
Director: James L. Brooks
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Description
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.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$4.03M
Worldwide:
$4.55M
Starring
Emma Mackey
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Jamie Lee Curtis
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Albert Brooks
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Ella McCay is widely regarded as a significant disappointment that fails to meet the expectations set by James L. Brooks' filmography. Critics agree that the film is overstuffed with underdeveloped characters and narratives, resulting in a hollow experience that lacks emotional cohesion.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by an overabundance of plot threads and underwritten characters that prevent the story from feeling cohesive. | |
| Runtime | The film's scope is too expansive for a single feature, with many critics suggesting the material would have been better suited for a television series format. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the writing are polarized: some viewers praise the dialogue for its honesty and precision, while others dismiss the character work as shallow and cardboard-like. |