Jay Kelly (2025)

6.6R132 minDirector: Noah Baumbach

2025 film by Noah Baumbach

Jay Kelly is a 2025 comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach and written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. It follows a famous actor (Clooney) as he travels through Europe with his team and manager (Sandler), and reflects on his life choices, relationships, and legacy.

The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025. It was then released in select theaters on November 14, 2025, followed by a global release on Netflix on December 5. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Clooney and Sandler's performances. Both Clooney and Sandler received acting nominations at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for their performances in the film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Jay Kelly about?
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.
Is Jay Kelly based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Jay Kelly scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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