Dear Eleanor (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, Dear Eleanor is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Kevin Connolly, running about 89 minutes. “2 girls. 3,000 miles. They're on the road to adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two teenage girls travel across the U.S. in 1962, during the chaos of the Cuban missile crisis, in search of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Who’s in it. Dear Eleanor stars Liana Liberato as Ellie Potter, Isabelle Fuhrman as Max the Wax, Josh Lucas as Frank Morris and Jessica Alba as Daisy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dear Eleanor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Eleanor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Eleanor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Eleanor (2016)?
- In US, Dear Eleanor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Eleanor worth watching?
- Dear Eleanor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Eleanor?
- Dear Eleanor stars Liana Liberato, Isabelle Fuhrman, Josh Lucas, Jessica Alba and Luke Wilson.
- When was Dear Eleanor released?
- Dear Eleanor was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.