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Dear Eleanor
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Kevin Connolly
Produced by Caleb Applegate
Chuck Pacheco
Hillary Sherman
Written by Cecilia Contreras
Amy Garcia
Starring
Music by Aaron Zigman
Cinematography Steven Fierberg
Editing by Jim Flynn
Studio Nine Nights
Distributed by Destination Films
Release date(s) July 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)
Running time 86 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Dear Eleanor is an American film from 2016. It was directed by Kevin Connolly. The movie stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Josh Lucas, Liana Liberato, and Jessica Alba.

The story was written by Cecilia Contreras and Amy Garcia. It is a coming of age story. This means it's about young people growing up and learning important life lessons. The film follows two best friends on an exciting road trip. They travel across the United States in 1962 to meet their childhood hero, Eleanor Roosevelt. The movie was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's company, Appian Way Productions.

About the Movie "Dear Eleanor"

The Story of a Special Trip

The film takes place in 1962. This was a time when the world felt a bit uncertain. Two teenage girls, played by Isabelle Fuhrman and Liana Liberato, decide to go on an adventure. They leave their usual lives behind.

They jump into a car and start a cross-country journey. Their big goal is to find Eleanor Roosevelt. She was a very important person. She was the former First Lady of the United States. She was known for her work in human rights.

Their trip is full of fun and laughter. It also becomes a journey where they learn a lot about themselves. Their friendship is tested for the first time. They even get into some unexpected trouble along the way.

Who's Who in the Cast

Many talented actors bring the characters in Dear Eleanor to life. Here are some of the main cast members:

  • Isabelle Fuhrman plays Maxine ”Max the Wax” Wax.
  • Liana Liberato plays Eleanor ”Ellie” Potter.
  • Jessica Alba plays Aunt Daisy.
  • Josh Lucas plays Frank Morris.
  • Ione Skye plays Charlotte.
  • Luke Wilson plays Bob Potter.
  • Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Bud.
  • Joel Courtney plays Billy.
  • Paul Johansson plays Hugh.
  • Claire van der Boom plays Caroline Potter.

Behind the Scenes

Making the Film

Dear Eleanor was directed by Kevin Connolly. He helped guide the actors and crew. The film's producers included Caleb Applegate, Chuck Pacheco, and Hillary Sherman. They helped make sure the movie got made. Cecilia Contreras and Amy Garcia wrote the story. The music for the film was created by Aaron Zigman. Steven Fierberg was in charge of the cinematography. This means he decided how the movie would be filmed. Jim Flynn was the editor, putting all the scenes together.

When Was it Released?

Dear Eleanor was released on July 5, 2016. The movie has a runtime of 86 minutes. It is an American film and is spoken in English.

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