Joey and Ella
“This kangaroo stole a diamond... now she'll steal your heart”
Synopsis
When a baby kangaroo gets accidentally swept up in a jewelry heist, she becomes separated from her mother for the first time in her young life. Alone and frightened, a worldly teenage girl Ella, who also knows the pain of losing her mother, discovers her and nurses Joey back to health. However, when Joey is falsely implicated in the robbery, Ella has to work quickly to reunite her with her mother before shes either captured by the bumbling jewel thieves or taken into custody by a determined detective hot on their trail.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joey and Ella (2021 Movie) Official Trailer – Jennifer Michele, Ashton Leigh, Ari ReneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Angela Tran
Joey
Ashton Leigh
Jackie
Avalon Howard
Britt Allen
Sally Leonard
Brooks Ryan
Adam
Sabreena Iman
Detective Zamora
Luke Wyckoff
Jimmy Miller
David Fletcher-Hall
Mr. Clifton
Jude Manley
Luke
Ari Rene'
Maddie
Diane Worman
Miss Millington
Skip Schwink
Katie Fairbanks
Kody Burns
Saxon Keanu Neal
Student
Nicholas Simon
Billy
Todd Davenport
Sean
Alayna Bernard
Young Joey
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Shimek
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Pollack
- Original Score
- Brad Dale, Rene Coronado
- Original Title
- Joey and Ella
- Country of Origin
- Australia, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Ace Entertainment Films, 101 Films, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Lionsgate, Black Sheep Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Shimek
Nick Pollack
Brad Dale, Rene Coronado
Kristi Shimek
Scott Clayton, Sebastien Semon, Zeus Zamani, Jerome Reygner-Kalfon, Stan Wertlieb
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Dale
Original Music Composer
Scott Clayton
Producer
Sebastien Semon
Producer
Zeus Zamani
Producer
Alyssa Blair Cawthon
Costume Design
Jerome Reygner-Kalfon
Producer
Nick Pollack
Writer
Stephen Shimek
Director
Rene Coronado
Original Music Composer
Kristi Shimek
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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MNR
Kampuchea
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joey and Ella
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What is Joey and Ella about?
When a baby kangaroo gets accidentally swept up in a jewelry heist, she becomes separated from her mother for the first time in her young life. Alone and frightened, a worldly teenage girl Ella, who also knows the pain of losing her mother, discovers her and nurses Joey back to health. However, when Joey is falsely implicated in the robbery, Ella has to work quickly to reunite her with her mother before shes either captured by the bumbling jewel thieves or taken into custody by a determined detective hot on their trail.
Who directed Joey and Ella?
Joey and Ella was directed by Stephen Shimek.
Who stars in Joey and Ella?
The principal cast of Joey and Ella includes Angela Tran, Ashton Leigh, Avalon Howard, Britt Allen, Brooks Ryan.
When was Joey and Ella released and how long is it?
Joey and Ella was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Joey and Ella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joey and Ella was composed by Brad Dale, Rene Coronado.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joey and Ella?
Joey and Ella holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).