For Ellen Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2012

For Ellen

Release Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Limited

Director: So Yong Kim

Starring: Paul Dano • Jon Heder • Shaylena Mandigo • Jena Malone

N/A Drama 1 hr, 33 m

1 / 5.0

73% WILL SEE 27% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Aspiring rock star Joby Taylor (Paul Dano) has wanted nothing more than to "make it," having flirted with fame but never crossed over into true success. In the midst of a low period in his life, he agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife (Margarita Levieva) in order to see money from the sale of their home, only to discover that by signing the papers, he will forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter, Ellen (newcomer Shaylena Mandigo). With a good-natured lawyer (Jon Heder) unable to make headway in reversing the decision, and a girlfriend (Jena Malone) that represents an era of his life that he might be ready to graduate from, Joby negotiates a visit with his daughter to explore whether he is able to walk away from his child, and whether it might be too late for reconciliation.

Drama

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Who stars in For Ellen – Cast List

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Paul Dano
The Batman, Prisoners
J
Jon Heder
Tapawingo, Waltzing with Brando
S
Shaylena Mandigo
Jena Malone
The Neon Demon, Sucker Punch

Who is making For Ellen – Crew List

A look at For Ellen behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director So Yong Kim last helmed Lovesong and Treeless Mountain. The film's writer Bradley Rust Gray last penned Jack and Diane and The Exploding Girl.

Director: So Yong Kim
Screenwriter: Bradley Rust Gray
Producers: Jen Gatien
Bradley Rust Gray
So Yong Kim

Studios: Tribeca Film
Production Company: Deerjen Films

Production – What we know about the For Ellen

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2010

Pre-Production

Changed For Ellen movie production status. Set to begin shooting February 2010

Dec 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

For Ellen Trailers and Clips

For Ellen

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For Ellen Release Date: When was the film released?

For Ellen was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, September 5 , 2012. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Girl Model. As a limited release, For Ellen was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.