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Ella McCay (2025)

Movie ★ 5.5 115 min

Comedy Drama

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.

James L. Brooks Director James L. Brooks Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 2025
Runtime
115 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$35.0M
Box office
$4.5M
IMDb
tt30096221
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Themes

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 Spike Fearn Spike Fearn Casey Julie Kavner Julie Kavner Estelle Rebecca Hall Rebecca Hall Claire McCay Ayo Edebiri Ayo Edebiri Susan Albert Brooks Albert Brooks Governor Bill Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson Eddie McCay Joseph Brooks Joseph Brooks Trooper Alexander Lincoln Whitty Casey McCay (4YO) Kellen Raffaelo Kellen Raffaelo Casey McCay (10 YO) Becky Ann Baker Becky Ann Baker Ryan's Mom Kathleen Choe Kathleen Choe Maggie (Majority Leader) Joseph Giles Joseph Giles TK Tracey Ullman Tracey Ullman Olympia (voice) Gary Tanguay Gary Tanguay Baritone Senator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ella McCay about?
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.
Who directed Ella McCay?
Ella McCay was directed by James L. Brooks.
Who stars in Ella McCay?
Ella McCay stars Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani.
When was Ella McCay released?
Ella McCay is a 2025 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Ella McCay?
You can watch Ella McCay with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.