Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story
2018, Afrikaans. Directed by Daryne Joshua.
When a mother's love forces her to act
Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itenary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Afrikaans
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Daryne JoshuaDirector
- Jill LevenbergEllen Pakkies
- Jarrid GeduldAbie Pakkies
- Clint BrinkAdrian Samuels
- Carmen MaarmanCheryl
- Grant SwanbyPastor Abrahams
- Amrain Ismail-EssopLeticia Bailey
- Russel SavadierMartin Yodaiken
- Elton LandrewOdneal Pakkies
- Gershwin MiasRifaat
- Ilse KlinkJudge. Von Dheman
- St John AlexandreMr. Roos
- Anray AminsureSecretary
Details
- Released
- 7 September 2018
- Original title
- Ellen: Die Ellen Pakkies Storie
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Amy Jephta
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Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story: quick answers
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How long is Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story have a post-credits scene?
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Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story on?
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 2018. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
If you liked Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story, try Strange Weather, Hounddog, Alex of Venice.
Who directed Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story (2018) was directed by Daryne Joshua and stars Jill Levenberg, Jarrid Geduld, Clint Brink.