For Ellen(2012)
For Ellen Synopsis
After an overnight long-distance drive, Joby has a special meeting—with lawyers and his ex-wife. A struggling musician with the prerequisite tattoos, slimy hair, goatee, and his head firmly floating in the clouds, Joby hasn’t been around to be a dad. Now is his last chance to fight for shared custody of his daughter, Ellen.
For Ellen (2012) is a drama film directed by So Yong Kim, released on February 12, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone and Shaylena Mandigo. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- So Yong Kim
- Writers:
- So Yong Kim
- Producers:
- Jen Gatien, Bradley Rust Gray, So Yong Kim
- Cinematographer:
- Reed Morano
- Composer:
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Production:
- DeerJen, RCR Media Group
- Status:
- Released
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For Ellen Trailer
Trailer
2012 So Yong Kim: "For Ellen"
Featurette
For Ellen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Dano
as Joby Taylor
Jon Heder
as Fred Butler
Jena Malone
as Susan
Shaylena Mandigo
as Ellen Taylor
Margarita Levieva
as Claire Taylor
Dakota Johnson
as Cindy Taylor
Alex Mauriello
as Lisa
Julian Gamble
as Mr. Hamilton
- Mara Pelifian
Mara Pelifian
as Mrs. Butler
- Peter Roberts
Peter Roberts
as Tow-Truck Guy
- William Roberts
William Roberts
as Tow-Truck Guy
- Ronald Walter Mandigo
Ronald Walter Mandigo
as Claire Taylor's Fiancé / Bowling Alley Extra
Key crew
Directed by So Yong Kim, written by So Yong Kim, produced by Jen Gatien, Bradley Rust Gray and So Yong Kim.
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For Ellen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 50 ratings.
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For Ellen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Ellen online?
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For Ellen (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in For Ellen?
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The main cast of For Ellen (2012) includes Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone, Shaylena Mandigo and Margarita Levieva. The film was directed by So Yong Kim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Ellen released?
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For Ellen was released on February 12, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is For Ellen worth watching?
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For Ellen (2012) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For Ellen?
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