Ella McCay
“A story about the people you love, and how to survive them.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-21
Top Cast
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Emma Mackey
Ella McCay
Jamie Lee Curtis
Helen
Jack Lowden
Ryan Newell
Kumail Nanjiani
Trooper Nash
Spike Fearn
Casey
Julie Kavner
Estelle
Rebecca Hall
Claire McCay
Ayo Edebiri
Susan
Albert Brooks
Governor Bill
Woody Harrelson
Eddie McCay
Joseph Brooks
Trooper Alexander
Lincoln Whitty
Casey McCay (4YO)
Kellen Raffaelo
Casey McCay (10 YO)
Becky Ann Baker
Ryan's Mom
Kathleen Choe
Maggie (Majority Leader)
Joseph Giles
TK
Tracey Ullman
Olympia (voice)
Gary Tanguay
Baritone Senator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysEl Capitan Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 3, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$30.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- James L. Brooks
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Ella McCay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Studios, Gracie Films, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks
Hans Zimmer
Robert Elswit, John Schwartzman, Patrick Quinn
Tracey Wadmore-Smith
James L. Brooks, Seth William Meier, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell, Jennifer Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
James L. Brooks
Director
James L. Brooks
Writer
James L. Brooks
Producer
Richard Toyon
Production Design
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Editor
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Richard Sakai
Producer
Julie Ansell
Producer
Jennifer Brooks
Producer
Paul Marini
Stunt Coordinator
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Matthew Pachtman
Costume Design
Dan Cayer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steven Spady
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ella McCay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ella McCay about?
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.
Who directed Ella McCay?
Ella McCay was directed by James L. Brooks.
Who stars in Ella McCay?
The principal cast of Ella McCay includes Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn.
When was Ella McCay released and how long is it?
Ella McCay was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ella McCay?
Ella McCay had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ella McCay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ella McCay was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ella McCay?
Ella McCay holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).