Jay Kelly 2025
Jay Kelly is a 2025 comedy-drama film, directed by Noah Baumbach and co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer. The plot centers on Jay Kelly (played by George Clooney), a celebrated but unfulfilled movie actor who, following the death of his mentor and a confrontation with a resentful former friend, decides to impulsively abandon a major film role and embark on a spontaneous, introspective journey across Europe. Accompanying him is his devoted and long-suffering manager, Ron Sukenick (played by Adam Sandler), whose own sacrifices and complex relationship with Jay are brought to the forefront. As they travel, Jay is forced to confront the life choices he's made, his strained relationships with his daughters and loved ones, and the enduring question of his legacy versus his true self, often blurring the lines between his personal memories and the roles he's played. The ensemble cast also features Laura Dern as Jay's publicist, Liz, and Billy Crudup as Timothy Galligan, Jay's old acting school buddy. The film had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025, followed by a limited theatrical release in the United States on November 14, 2025. It was distributed by Netflix, with a global streaming release on Netflix on December 5, 2025. As of mid-December 2025, the film's box office performance is reportedly low, with available figures suggesting a worldwide total of approximately $100,041, which is typical for a limited theatrical run prior to a major Netflix streaming release.
- 2025
- 2 h : 12 min
- 245 views
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6.547
- U/A 16+
- English (US)
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Isabella Rossellini
2025-12-14 10:08:37
I've loved Noah Baumbach from the jump, however here we are in 2025 with a retrospective character study that grabs, dips, and meanders from a semi-relatable introspection to how-did-we-get-here slog. I liked it? Yes, mostly. I was never bored, and I did laugh out loud at quite a few parts, it's just - - - editing, I guess? Some things definitely could have taken up residence on the cutting room floor. Sandler does a fine job, as does the entirety of the cast. I cue Sandler though because Sandler. He isn't exactly known for his subtlety. The music is a nice stand out. Mortimer being co-writer, her character could've gotten more play. And Laura Dern? Love her. But if the film lost her character entirely, that might give the pace a little more? As it stands, it's the cacophonous surroundings of Jay Kelly's world that elevate the film as much as it bogs itself down. Less is more.