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For Ellen

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 34m
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6.0/10
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For Ellen (2012)
A struggling musician takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter.
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A struggling musician takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter.A struggling musician takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter.A struggling musician takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter.
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  • Director
    • So Yong Kim
  • Writer
    • So Yong Kim
  • Stars
    • Paul Dano
    • Margarita Levieva
    • Jon Heder
  • Director
    • So Yong Kim
  • Writer
    • So Yong Kim
  • Stars
    • Paul Dano
    • Margarita Levieva
    • Jon Heder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Joby Taylor
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Claire Taylor
    Jon Heder
    Jon Heder
    • Fred Butler
    Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    • Susan
    Peter Roberts
    • Tow-Truck Guy
    William Roberts
    • Tow-Truck Guy
    Julian Gamble
    Julian Gamble
    • Mr. Hamilton
    Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson
    • Cindy
    Ronald Walter Mandigo
    • Claire Taylor's Fiancé…
    Mara Pelifian
    • Mrs. Butler
    Shaylena Mandigo
    • Ellen Taylor
    Mike Almond
    • Bar Extra
    • (as Michael Almond)
    Gabrielle Bergeron
    • Bar Extra
    Bonnie Lucia
    • Bar Extra
    Robert Jordan
    • Bar Extra
    Shannon Jordan
    • Bar Extra
    Alycia Kassian
    • Bar Extra…
    Andrew Kassian
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    • Director
      • So Yong Kim
    • Writer
      • So Yong Kim
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      So Yong Kim's previous films, In Between Days (2006) and Treeless Mountain (2008), both dealt with the repercussions of having absentee fathers. Here, she tackles a similar subject but this time from the point of view of the absentee father himself.
    • Quotes

      Fred Butler: Um, well, I have some bad news... but/and good news. What would you like to hear first?

      Joby Taylor: Umm... bad news.

      Fred Butler: O-okay. So I spoke with Mr. Hamilton and explained your situation and what you want, and... he said no to your request.

      Joby Taylor: Okay.

      Fred Butler: There's more. He surmises that if you continue to drag this on, because, um... uh, you were supposed to sign today, and, uh... He said if you don't sign by tomorrow, they WILL take you to court.

      Joby Taylor: Okay, and that, uh... affects the settlement money, right?

      Fred Butler: Then there's no settlement deal.

      Joby Taylor: Okay, so what's the good news?

      Fred Butler: Well, um... my mom was wondering if you can come over for dinner.

    • Connections
      References Five Easy Pieces (1970)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

      As performed by Shaylena Mandigo

      Arrangement used by permission of MakingMusicFin.net

      A Wave Music Studio Company

    User reviews14

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    8/10
    Slow pace does not equal poor movie "For Ellen" is proof
    Some movies are for fun. Some movies are for adventure. Some movies are art and are actually a "film" For Ellen is art. Yes it is slow, yes it has few words and little action. This film is about emotions that do not need laughs and action to be nurtured. Dano is approaching Oscar level acting at a very young age. I can't wait to see his skills grow and deepen. This movie is sad because that is what the characters are feeling! It is powerful and emotional and really well made. I don't have much else to say except that a lot of movie goers expect to be surprised with original twist and plot turns, but are not impressed with deliberate quality. This film is deliberate and delivers quality.
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    • Aug 10, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2012 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ради Эллен
    • Filming locations
      • Massena, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Deerjen Films
      • RCR Media Group
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,616
      • Sep 9, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,746
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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