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A man in a white suit stands smiling in the street, standing in front of a black and white portrait of himself.

Jay Kelly

  Noah Baumbach  |  U.K., U.S., Italy

Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) as he embarks on a journey of self discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler). Poignant and humor filled, epic and intimate, Jay Kelly is pitched at the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.

 English 

 132 minutes

  

Screenings & Events

There are currently no upcoming screenings of this film.

Film Credits

  •   David Heyman, p.g.a., Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Noah Baumbach, p.g.a.
  •   Noah Baumbach, Emily Mortimer
  •   Valerio Bonelli, Rachel Durance
  •   Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF
  •   George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Isla Fisher
  •   Donald Sabourin, Emily Mortimer
  •   Heyday Films, Pascal Pictures, NBGG Pictures

Sponsors

Presented by

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With support from

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Film Patron

Lee Blackwell Baur and Tom Baur

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