Ella McCay
Sign in to saveElla McCay is a 2025 American political comedy-drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks. The film stars Emma Mackey in the title role with Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Julie Kavner, Rebecca Hall, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson.
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5.6An 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.
Released: 2025-12-11115 minDir: James L. BrooksComedy, DramaBudget: $35.0MBox office: $4.5M
▶ Watch trailerStream on: Hulu
Cast
- Emma Mackey as Ella McCay
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Helen
- Jack Lowden as Ryan Newell
- Kumail Nanjiani as Trooper Nash
- Spike Fearn as Casey
- Julie Kavner as Estelle
Themes
- politics
- aunt
- dysfunctional family
- political scandal
- governer
- absurd
- ambiguous
- baffled
- woman
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