Dear Eleanor
Short description
Set in 1962, this adventure comedy drama follows two teenage friends, Ellie and Max, as they travel across the United States. Their journey takes place against the backdrop of the Cuban missile crisis, during which the world faced the threat of nuclear war. The girls embark on a road trip to find the former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Along the way, they encounter various people and attempt to evade the police and Ellie's father.
The film was directed by Kevin Connolly, marking the first of two directing credits listed in his career, followed by Gotti in 2018. The screenplay was written by Cecilia Contreras and Amy Garcia. The cast features Liana Liberato as Ellie Potter and Isabelle Fuhrman as Max the Wax, with supporting roles played by Josh Lucas, Jessica Alba, Luke Wilson, and Joel Courtney. Produced by Nine Nights, the movie has a runtime of 89 minutes. Audience reception has been consistent across different platforms, with the film receiving a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb from 2,200 votes and a matching 5.9/10 on TMDB from 94 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The film was shot almost entirely in the state of Colorado. Colorado serves here as 8 other states, as well as Broadway in New York City.
- Teenage girls embark on a journey across the country in a 1948 Chrysler Windsor convertible.
- The film's title is a reference to Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), wife of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945).
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
