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Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) streaming

2020 Movie Australia, United Kingdom Romance, Comedy 83 min Ages 15+

By: Monica Zanetti With: Rachel House, Sophie Hawkshaw, Julia Billington, Chiara Gizzi, Zoe Terakes

School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.

Filmium rating

62%

Mood

Funny

Humorous

Light-Hearted

Romantic

Warm

Cast & Crew

Monica Zanetti

Sophie Hawkshaw

Bridie Connell

Zoe Terakes

Rachel House

Julia Billington

Marta Dusseldorp

Chiara Gizzi

Diverse

Female-Led

Independent Filmmakers

Lgbtqia+ Cast

Lgbtqia+ Representation

Cast

Female Cast

Lgbtqia+ Actors

Young Talent

Director

Female Director

Independent Filmmaker

Monica Zanetti

Crew

Female Filmmakers

Independent Production

Lgbtqia+ Crew

Author

Monica Zanetti

Playwright

Screenwriter

Adaptation

Scripted

Stage Play

Stage Play Adaptation

Theatrical

Budget

Crowdfunded

Independent

Independent Film

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Dialogue-Focused

Emotional

Naturalistic

Film Movements

Diverse Representation

Independent Film Movement

Lgbtqia+ Cinema

Narrative Structure

Coming-Of-Age

Linear

Straightforward

Pace

Balanced

Conversational

Fast-Paced

Moderate

Steady

Soundtrack

Contemporary

Light

Upbeat

Style

Comedy

Independent

Lgbt Representation

Lgbt-Themed

Lgbtqia+ Representation

Romantic Comedy

Time-Period

Contemporary

Current

Modern

Central Conflict

Asking Out Crush

Coming Out

Fear Of Rejection

Romantic Tension

Self-Acceptance

Characters

Family

Family Members

Lgbtq Characters

Lgbtqia+ Characters

Teenagers

Ending

Awkward

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Humorous

Romantic

Historical Context

2020S

Contemporary

Lgbtqia+ History

Modern Acceptance

Key Plot Points

Aunt'S Advice

Coming Out Moment

Family Support

Formal Invitation

Ghostly Advice

Plot

Coming Out

High School

Self-Discovery

Teen Romance

Teenage Romance

Setting

Australia

Contemporary

High School

Sydney

Urban

Shooting Location

Australia

Local

Sydney

Theme

Coming Out

Family Dynamics

Family Support

Self-Acceptance

Young Love

Genre

Comedy

Independent Film

Lgbtq

Lgbtqia+ Film

Romance

Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Family

Lgbtq+ Community

Lgbtqia+ Audience

Teenagers

Teens

Young Adults

Titles

Ellie & Abbie

Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)

Ellie & Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)

Ellie and Abbie

Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)

Ellie And Abbie (And Ellie'S Dead Aunt)

Ellie et Abbie

鬼教母之爱莉与艾比

Awards

Aacta Award

Best Indie Film

Best Original Screenplay Nomination

Box Office Success

Independent Release

Limited Success

Modest Box Office

Critical Reception

Critical Acclaim

Positive Reviews

Strong Performances

Festivals

Brisbane Queer Film Festival

Mardi Gras Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Popularity

Audience Favorite

Festival Darling

Growing Popularity

Reception

Aacta Award Winner

Audience Award

Award-Winning

Festival Screenings

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Australia

Release Year

2020

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