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Ella McCay

2025Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic394.2Rotten Tomatoes23%44%

An intriguing comedy movie about politics and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Modern Family Dynamics
  • Washington Insider Drama
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Witty Banter
  • Realistic Governance
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Bittersweet Tone

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
James L. Brooks
Written by
James L. Brooks
Produced by
James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

December 11, 2025 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
December 11, 2025
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
70 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ella McCay?"

Questions about Ella McCay

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ella McCay?

Hulu

In the United States, Ella McCay streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Ella McCay worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Ella McCay okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Ella McCay make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Ella McCay plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Ella McCay a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.