Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.

Review


Felt tangential to George Clooney’s own career. Nothing special, but a bit touching at times.

Metadata


Tagline
Everybody knows Jay Kelly, but Jay Kelly doesn't know himself.
Release date
2025-11-14
Runtime
2h 12m
My rating
Global rating
6.0 (1 user)

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Director


  1. Noah Baumbach

Writer


  1. Noah Baumbach
  2. Emily Mortimer

Cast


  1. Adam Sandler
    Ron Sukenick
  2. George Clooney
    Jay Kelly
  3. Jim Broadbent
    Peter Schneider
  4. Noah Baumbach
    Director (uncredited)
  5. Isla Fisher
    Melanie Alcock
  6. Laura Dern
    Liz
  7. Sadie Sandler
    Vivienne Sukenick
  8. Emily Mortimer
    Candy
  9. Billy Crudup
    Timothy
  10. Greta Gerwig
    Lois Sukenick
  11. Patrick Wilson
    Ben Alcock
  12. Stacy Keach
    Jay's Dad
  13. Martin McDougall
    1st AD
  14. Josh Hamilton
    Carter
  15. Carlos Jacott
    Gordon
  16. Parker Sawyers
    Props
  17. Nigel Whitmey
    Stand-in
  18. Philip Arditti
    Cinematographer
  19. Nasser Memarzia
    Professor
  20. John MacMillan
    Chef
  21. Dean Wareham
    Mourner
  22. Francesco De Vito
    Farm Equipment
  23. Eleanor Matsuura
    Dresser
  24. Doug Cockle
    Nathan
  25. Jamie Demetriou
    Clive
  26. Riley Keough
    Jessica Kelly
  27. Charlie Rowe
    Young Jay Kelly
  28. Lenny Henry
    Larry
  29. Stanley Townsend
    First Voice (voice)
  30. Philippe Spall
    Train Conductor
  31. Louis Partridge
    Young Timothy
  32. Leila Farzad
    1st AD
  33. Helene Wilson
    Mourner
  34. Giovanni Esposito
    Antonio
  35. David Neumann
    Sound Recordist
  36. Donald Sabourin
    Brother-in-Law Spike
  37. Eve Hewson
    Daphne
  38. Sharon Rooney
    Backpacker
  39. Kyle Soller
    Director
  40. Janine Duvitski
    Sharon
  41. Tuwaine Barrett
    Rain Rigger
  42. Patsy Ferran
    Brenda
  43. Joe Hewetson
    Actor at Audition
  44. Monica Nappo
    Catherina
  45. Danielle Lewis
    Co-Pilot Lourdes
  46. Annabel Mullion
    Woman in the Window
  47. Kevin Shen
    2nd AD
  48. Hannah Onslow
    Backpacker
  49. Kit Rakusen
    Eli
  50. Grace Edwards
    Daisy Kelly
  51. Lars Eidinger
    German Cyclist
  52. May Nivola
    Phoebe
  53. Giovanni Zeqireya
    Silvano
  54. Alaïs Lawson
    Daisy's Friend
  55. Nicôle Lecky
    Krista
  56. Federico Scribani
    Fireman
  57. Alba Rohrwacher
    Alba
  58. Lucas Aurelio
    Electrician
  59. Andreas Muñoz
    Chef Mario
  60. Ferdi Stofmeel
    Dutch Cyclist
  61. Emily Piggford
    Captain Jenny
  62. Tom Francis
    Actor at Audition
  63. Juliet Cowan
    Actress
  64. Ruby Stokes
    Sara
  65. Martha West
    Set PA
  66. Thaddea Graham
    Meg
  67. Alex Jarrett
    Rio
  68. Théo Augier
    Guillaume
  69. Galatea Ranzi
    Camilla
  70. Matilda Thorpe
    Barbara
  71. Carly-Sophia Davies
    Casting Assistant
  72. Debora Weston
    Casting Director
  73. Erica Sweany
    Costume Designer
  74. Pippo Crotti
    Priest
  75. Christophe Guybet
    French Businessman
  76. Arianna Becheroni
    Isabella
  77. Yinka Awoni
    Priest
  78. Eloise Jacott
    Michelle
  79. Marco Conte
    Doctor
  80. Christine Crais
    College Kid at Bar
  81. Fabio Vannozzi
    Giovanni
  82. Kwabena Peprah
    College Kid at Bar
  83. Antoinette Aaron
    French Fan
  84. Rosita Raffaelli
    Daisy Lookalike
  85. Cassius Hackforth
    Daisy's Friend
  86. Sadie Stallcup
    Young Daisy
  87. Josh Berger
    Mourner
  88. Max Beken
    Actor at Audition
  89. Penny Mortimer
    Mourner
  90. Ruthie Rogers
    Mourner
  91. Alastair Coughlan
    Actor at Audition
  92. Andrew Malik
    Actor at Audition
  93. Lucian St Aubyn
    Zeke
  94. Phạm Quang Minh
    Kak
  95. Amber Mendez Martin
    Backpacker

Composer


  1. Nicholas Britell

Producer


  1. Noah Baumbach
  2. David Heyman
  3. Emily Mortimer
  4. Amy Pascal
  5. Donald Sabourin
  6. Madeline Donahue

Director of Photography


  1. Linus Sandgren

Editor


  1. Valerio Bonelli
  2. Rachel Durance

Production companies


  1. Heyday Films
  2. NB/GG Pictures
  3. Pascal Pictures

Production countries


  1. United Kingdom
  2. United States of America