The Brooke Ellison Story (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2004, The Brooke Ellison Story is a drama and tv movie film directed by Christopher Reeve, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. The Brooke Ellison Story stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Jean Ellison, John Slattery as Ed Ellison, Lacey Chabert as Brooke Ellison and Vanessa Marano as Young Brooke Ellison, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Brooke Ellison Story has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brooke Ellison Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Brooke Ellison Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Brooke Ellison Story (2004)?
In US, The Brooke Ellison Story is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Brooke Ellison Story worth watching?
The Brooke Ellison Story holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Brooke Ellison Story?
The Brooke Ellison Story stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Slattery, Lacey Chabert, Vanessa Marano and Jenson Goins.
When was The Brooke Ellison Story released?
The Brooke Ellison Story was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.