The Brooke Ellison Story
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Jean Ellison
John Slattery
Ed Ellison
Lacey Chabert
Brooke Ellison
Vanessa Marano
Young Brooke Ellison
Jenson Goins
Young Kysten Ellison
Devon Gearhart
Young Reed Ellison
Lauren Barrett
Older Kysten Ellison
Ryan P. Hudson
Reed Ellison
Luke Flynn
Jan Djilas
Terrence Gibney
Mr. Barnes
Sabah
Cara
Jerry Lee Leighton
Mr. Linski
Ramona Tyler
Bobbi
Melinda Walsh
Barbara
Judy Leavell
Muriel
Bernard Hocke
Neurosurgeon #1
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Neurosurgeon #2
Marco St. John
Literature Professor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Reeve
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Ellison, Brooke Ellison, Camille Thomasson
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- The Brooke Ellison Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Reeve
Jean Ellison, Brooke Ellison, Camille Thomasson
Lee Holdridge
Paul Maibaum
David Beatty
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Reeve
Director
Camille Thomasson
Writer
Paul Maibaum
Director of Photography
David Beatty
Editor
Joseph C. Nemec III
Production Design
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brooke Ellison Story
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What is The Brooke Ellison Story about?
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.
Who directed The Brooke Ellison Story?
The Brooke Ellison Story was directed by Christopher Reeve.
Who stars in The Brooke Ellison Story?
The principal cast of The Brooke Ellison Story includes Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Slattery, Lacey Chabert, Vanessa Marano, Jenson Goins.
When was The Brooke Ellison Story released and how long is it?
The Brooke Ellison Story was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brooke Ellison Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brooke Ellison Story was composed by Lee Holdridge.
Is The Brooke Ellison Story based on a book or true story?
The Brooke Ellison Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jean Ellison", Book: "Brooke Ellison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brooke Ellison Story?
The Brooke Ellison Story holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).