Name: The Brooke Ellison Story
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2004-10-25
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Slattery, Lacey Chabert, Vanessa Marano, Jenson Goins

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Rendered a quadriplegic since a child from a near-fatal neck injury, a young girl fights against all odds to succeed in life from grade school to her acceptance into college under the assistance of her loyal and dedicated mother.

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Directed by: Christopher Reeve
Written by: Camille Thomasson
Music by: Lee Holdridge

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October 25, 2004 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released: October 25, 2004
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 3 countries

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Where can I stream The Brooke Ellison Story?

fuboTV

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Brooke Ellison Story streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Brooke Ellison Story worth watching?

70

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is The Brooke Ellison Story okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Brooke Ellison Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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