For Ellen
2012, English. Directed by So Yong Kim.
After an overnight long-distance drive, Joby has a special meeting—with lawyers and his ex-wife. A struggling musician with the prerequisite tattoos, slimy hair, goatee, and his head firmly floating in the clouds, Joby hasn’t been around to be a dad. Now is his last chance to fight for shared custody of his daughter, Ellen.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- So Yong KimDirector
- Paul DanoJoby Taylor
- Jon HederFred Butler
- Jena MaloneSusan
- Shaylena MandigoEllen Taylor
- Margarita LevievaClaire Taylor
- Dakota JohnsonCindy Taylor
- Alex MaurielloLisa
- Julian GambleMr. Hamilton
- Mara PelifianMrs. Butler
- Peter RobertsTow-Truck Guy
- William RobertsTow-Truck Guy
- Ronald Walter MandigoClaire Taylor's Fiancé / Bowling Alley Extra
Details
- Released
- 12 February 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- So Yong Kim
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For Ellen: quick answers
Is For Ellen worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is For Ellen?
For Ellen runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does For Ellen have a post-credits scene?
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For Ellen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is For Ellen on?
For Ellen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like For Ellen?
If you liked For Ellen, try Father of Invention, Goodrich, I Love You, Daddy.
Who directed For Ellen?
For Ellen (2012) was directed by So Yong Kim and stars Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone.