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Jay Kelly

2025 · 132 min

A bittersweet, reflective journey that balances humor and regret, inviting you to ponder legacy and human connection.

Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Tagline
Everybody knows Jay Kelly, but Jay Kelly doesn't know himself.
Overview
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.
How it feels
Melancholic, warm, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, family, grief, redemption
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • family
  • grief
  • redemption
  • celebrity
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • road trip
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour5
Realism8
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, comedy
Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Written by
Emily Mortimer, Noah Baumbach
Starring
George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent
Music
Nicholas Britell
Cinematography
Linus Sandgren
Runtime
132 min
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian

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