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Ellie Parker

Name: Ellie Parker
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2005-11-21
Cast: Naomi Watts, Scott Coffey, Jennifer Syme, Mark Pellegrino, Greg Freitas

2005 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Boogie Nights or Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, start here.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect drug use.

Ellie Parker, an aspiring actress from Australia, lives a hectic Hollywood lifestyle, perpetually trying to land the role that will elevate her career. Living with her lothario musician boyfriend, Justin, Ellie is far from happy, finding support primarily from her friend Sam. But when Ellie meets Chris after a minor traffic accident, she sees new potential for both romance and her life in general.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Scott Coffey

Naomi WattsEllie Parker
Scott CoffeyChris
Jennifer SymeCasting Chick
Mark PellegrinoJustin
Greg FreitasRick Saul
Gaye PopeLeslie Towne
Blair MastbaumSmash Jackson
Rebecca RiggSam
Chevy ChaseDennis Swartzbaum
Kim FayTherapist