Jay Kelly (2025)

A poignant Hollywood satire where Clooney's aging star confronts regrets in a Baumbach-esque mix of laughs and tears, but the weak script nearly steals the show from stellar performances.

Crowd Score: 6.6/10

Who Is It For?

This film is ideal for viewers who enjoy introspective dramas about fame and aging, particularly fans of Noah Baumbach's style or those drawn to character studies of flawed celebrities like in Bojack Horseman. It's perfect for adults in their 30s and older who appreciate humor mixed with emotional depth, especially if they're interested in Hollywood satire and strong performances from veterans like Clooney and Sandler.

Vibe Match

The Squid and the Whale meets Bojack Horseman

What People Are Saying

Billy crudup cooked. The younger version of him too. I imagine it's hard to act and pretend to fuck up an audition I did not enjoy Laura dern and Sand

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It’s a bit scattershot at times and feels saccharine during other moments but it’s a really easy watch. The performances are phenomenal but I wish the

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Am I missing something? How the hell were his daughters both making home movies as kids/teens when one of them is 18 and the other is 34? They looked

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Watched this yesterday and I think it would’ve been better if it was called Clooney and he played himself, you can make everything else up. Found it r

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Billy crudup cooked. The younger version of him too. I imagine it's hard to act and pretend to fuck up an audition I did not enjoy Laura dern and Sandler reminiscing about their Paris night. It was very tell not show, like ppl don't really talk like that. Felt like lazy writing which is crazy cus ot

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