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Jay Kelly 2025
Buddy comedy-dramaComedy-dramaComing-of-age comedy-drama
Jay Kelly represents a 2025 cinematic work helmed by Noah Baumbach who crafted the screenplay alongside Emily Mortimer. This ensemble piece features George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup in prominent roles. The narrative centers on a renowned performer (Clooney) journeying across Europe with his entourage and agent (Sandler), contemplating his personal decisions, connections, and enduring impact.
The motion picture debuted in the primary competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025. Subsequent theatrical screenings commenced on November 14, 2025 in limited venues, concluding with international distribution on Netflix during December 5. Critics responded favorably, particularly commending Clooney and Sandler's portrayals. Both actors earned acting nods at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for their respective roles within this production.
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Cast
- George ClooneyJay Kelly
- Charlie RoweYoung Jay Kelly
- Adam SandlerRon Sukenick
- Laura DernLiz
- Billy CrudupTimothy Galligan
- Louis PartridgeYoung Timothy
- Riley KeoughJessica Kelly
- Grace EdwardsDaisy Kelly
- Stacy KeachMr. Kelly
- Jim BroadbentPeter Schneider
- Patrick WilsonBen Alcock
- Eve HewsonDaphne Spender
- Greta GerwigLois Sukenick
- Alba RohrwacherAlba
- Josh HamiltonCarter
- Lenny HenryLarry
- Emily MortimerCandy
- Nicôle LeckyKrista
- Thaddea GrahamMeg
- Sadie SandlerVivienne Sukenick
- Isla FisherMelanie Alcock
- Jamie DemetriouClive
- Patsy FerranBrenda
- Parker SawyersProps
- Lars EidingerGerman Cyclist
- Giovanni ZeqireyaSilvano
- Kyle Sollerthe director of the film Jay completes prior to his Europe trip
- Tom FrancisActor at Audition
- Giovanni Esposito (comedian)Antonio
Crew
- Director
- Noah Baumbach
- Writer
- Noah Baumbach, Emily Mortimer
- Producer
- Noah Baumbach, Amy Pascal, David Heyman
- Cinematography
- Linus Sandgren
- Editing
- Valerio Bonelli, Rachel Durance
- Music
- Nicholas Britell
Details
- Production
- Heyday Films, NB/GG Pictures, Pascal Pictures
- Distributor
- Netflix
