Ella McCay (2025)

Directed by

James L. Brooks

Genre

comedy film, political film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 55m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

5.6 of 10 from 134 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A new governor tries to handle the demands of running a state while also dealing with her own family's problems. It follows her work and home life as they clash.

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What happens

Ella McCay is a 2025 American political comedy-drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks. Starring Emma Mackey in the titular role with Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Julie Kavner, Rebecca Hall, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson, the film follows fictional politician Ella McCay as she juggles the duties of governor with her own family issues. Ella McCay premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on December 9, 2025, and was released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on December 12. The film received unfavorable reviews from American critics and grossed $5 million on a $35 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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