Ellie (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1984, Ellie is a comedy film directed by Peter Wittman, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the backwoods of the deep south. Young, beautiful Ellie has just witnessed the murder of her father at the hands of her evil step-mother Cora and Cora's three lecherous sons, all hoping to get their hand's on Ellie's father's money. Vowing to avenge her father's death, Ellie plots to do in the murderers using the only weapon she has: her body.
Who’s in it. Ellie stars Shelley Winters as Cora Jackson, Edward Albert as Tom, Sheila Kennedy as Ellie Jackson and Pat Paulsen as Sheriff Pete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ellie has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Ellie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ellie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ellie (1984)?
- In US, Ellie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ellie worth watching?
- Ellie holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ellie?
- Ellie stars Shelley Winters, Edward Albert, Sheila Kennedy, Pat Paulsen and Patrick Tovatt.
- When was Ellie released?
- Ellie was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.