Ella McCay poster

Feature film — 2025

Ella McCay (2025)

5.51h 55mComedy — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 153 votes.

20th Century Studios / Gracie Films / TSG Entertainment

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Director: James L. Brooks

On screen

Cast & crew

Emma Mackey as Ella McCay

Emma Mackey

Ella McCay

Jamie Lee Curtis as Helen

Jamie Lee Curtis

Helen

Jack Lowden as Ryan Newell

Jack Lowden

Ryan Newell

Kumail Nanjiani as Trooper Nash

Kumail Nanjiani

Trooper Nash

Spike Fearn as Casey

Spike Fearn

Casey

Julie Kavner as Estelle

Julie Kavner

Estelle

Rebecca Hall as Claire McCay

Rebecca Hall

Claire McCay

Ayo Edebiri as Susan

Ayo Edebiri

Susan

Albert Brooks as Governor Bill

Albert Brooks

Governor Bill

Woody Harrelson as Eddie McCay

Woody Harrelson

Eddie McCay

Joseph Brooks as Trooper Alexander

Joseph Brooks

Trooper Alexander

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Lincoln Whitty

Casey McCay (4YO)

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