The Real Ellen Story (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, The Real Ellen Story is a notable film directed by Fenton Bailey, running about 42 minutes.
What it’s about. The Real Ellen Story is an in-depth documentary detailing the story behind the historic “coming-out” episode of Ellen. The program takes a unique behind-the-scenes approach in encapsulating the time-line detailing the conception of the episode, the rumours, the controversy and Ellen DeGeneres’ own declaration in Time magazine.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Real Ellen Story sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on WOW Presents Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Ellen Story page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Ellen Story (1997)?
- In US, The Real Ellen Story is available to stream on WOW Presents Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Real Ellen Story worth watching?
- The Real Ellen Story holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Real Ellen Story released?
- The Real Ellen Story was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.