Joey and Ella (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2021, Joey and Ella is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Stephen Shimek, running about 99 minutes. “A Kangaroo Tail” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Joey and Ella stars Angela Tran as Joey, Ashton Leigh as Jackie, Avalon Howard and Britt Allen as Sally Leonard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Joey and Ella has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz 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 Joey and Ella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joey and Ella tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joey and Ella (2021)?
- In US, Joey and Ella is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Joey and Ella worth watching?
- Joey and Ella holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joey and Ella?
- Joey and Ella stars Angela Tran, Ashton Leigh, Avalon Howard, Britt Allen and Brooks Ryan.
- When was Joey and Ella released?
- Joey and Ella was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.