For Ellen (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, For Ellen is a drama film directed by So Yong Kim, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. For Ellen stars Paul Dano as Joby Taylor, Jon Heder as Fred Butler, Jena Malone as Susan and Shaylena Mandigo as Ellen Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, For Ellen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Ellen page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Ellen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Ellen (2012)?
- In US, For Ellen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For Ellen worth watching?
- For Ellen holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Ellen?
- For Ellen stars Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone, Shaylena Mandigo and Margarita Levieva.
- When was For Ellen released?
- For Ellen was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.