Ellis (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, Ellis is a drama film directed by JR, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Ellis, a fourteen-minute film directed by JR and written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth, tells the elusive story of countless immigrants whose pursuit of a new life led them to the now-shuttered Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. Following its opening in 1902, approximately 1.2 million people passed through the facility, where the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the windows. Languishing in a sort of purgatory awaiting their fate, many were never discharged.
Who’s in it. Ellis stars Robert De Niro.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ellis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ellis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ellis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ellis (2015)?
- In US, Ellis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ellis worth watching?
- Ellis holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ellis?
- Ellis stars Robert De Niro.
- When was Ellis released?
- Ellis was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.