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Jay Kelly

  • 2025
  • R
  • 2h 12m
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George Clooney and Adam Sandler in Jay Kelly (2025)
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories.
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Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of ... Read allFamous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories.Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories.

  • Director
    • Noah Baumbach
  • Writers
    • Noah Baumbach
    • Emily Mortimer
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Adam Sandler
    • Laura Dern
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    430
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    67
    991
    • Director
      • Noah Baumbach
    • Writers
      • Noah Baumbach
      • Emily Mortimer
    • Stars
      • George Clooney
      • Adam Sandler
      • Laura Dern
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    Releases December 5, 2025
    • 1User review
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    George Clooney
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    • Jay Kelly
    Adam Sandler
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    • Ron
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Liz
    Louis Partridge
    Louis Partridge
    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Frank Hewitt
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    Riley Keough
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    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    Eve Hewson
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    Greta Gerwig
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    Jim Broadbent
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    Stacy Keach
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    Kyle Soller
    Kyle Soller
    Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    Jamie Demetriou
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    Patsy Ferran
    Patsy Ferran
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    • Director
      • Noah Baumbach
    • Writers
      • Noah Baumbach
      • Emily Mortimer
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    9flickchic98

    Very sweet moving film

    I happen to catch this at the NYFF. This is the type of film we need now. It focuses on our humanity, our relationships, our joys and regrets. The movie captures accurately the working relationships of a movie star and his supporting entourage. And demonstrates the sacrifices that are sometimes necessary to achieve such success. The performances were wonderful. Adam Sandler has really come along way. He just gets better and better as a dramatic actor. His performance was heartbreaking and hopefully he'll receive many deserving accolades for it. Clooney, well, he never disappoints but this is the most vulnerable role I've ever seen him tackle and he did it superbly. I was very moved and hope everyone sees this film.

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    • Trivia
      George Clooney signed onto the project within 24 hours of receiving the screenplay. His only hesitation was the fact that Noah Baumbach prefers to shoot numerous takes with his actors, which Clooney thought wouldn't work for an actor of his age and style.
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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 影星傑凱利
    • Filming locations
      • Caorso, Italy(location)
    • Production companies
      • Heyday Films
      • NBGG Pictures
      • Pascal Pictures
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      • 2h 12m(132 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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