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Clerks

Play trailer 1:36 Poster for Clerks R 1994 1h 31m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).
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With its quirky characters and clever, quotable dialogue, Clerks is the ultimate clarion call for slackers everywhere to unite and, uh, do something we guess?

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Peter Travers Rolling Stone 09/23/2020
Smith credits Richard Linklater's Slacker as inspiration. But Clerks supplies its own subversively witty take on Generation Next. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm Guardian 09/23/2020
It is one of those small-scale American independent movies that you either fall for or you don't, and one would confidently expect most of those fed up with big, empty, run-of-the-mill Hollywood epics to raise at least two cheers. Go to Full Review Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times 09/23/2020
"Clerks" is unapologetically rough and even ragged at times. But its lack of circumspection turns out to be its charm. Go to Full Review Joshua M. Patton CBR 10/21/2024
9/10
Clerks is still ahead of its time, even 30 years later. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 08/31/2022
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"Clerks" doesn’t feel as if it’s trying too hard, and that’s its major charm. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 07/11/2022
7/10
Though the individual parts – such as a few solid jokes, outlandish characters, and an outrageous quandary – tend to be more memorable than the whole, this ultra low-budget, independent project is undeniably impressive. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joe 08/30/2022 it's a classic low budget comedy with some surprisingly good life advice See more Mo S. @9mr_0 Nov 28 جميل جدا الحوارات شعبويه لكن جيده كوميديا جميله اداء الممثلين كان رائع و القصه متوازنه والتصوير كان رائع See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 17 Very unique. Like Reservoir Dogs, it is confined to only a few places, which makes it all the more interesting. Really raunchy, but still a classic that you should watch. See more Maksim S @MaksimusMovies Nov 2 Clerks is a smart, irreverent slice of 1990s indie cinema, blending sharp humor with an unflinching look at the mundanity of retail life. Kevin Smith’s debut is witty, observant, and unapologetically low-budget, creating a world that feels authentic and lived-in. That said, viewers should be warned: much of the humor is satirical and self-referential, and may not resonate with everyone. For those who grasp its irony and dry social commentary, Clerks is a charming, intelligent, and endlessly quotable comedy, one that has rightly earned its place as a cult classic. See more Julian S. @akajulianscott Sep 14 CLERKS finds sparks here and there, but bad acting and a fragmented story leave only noise. See more Lex V @Lexplanet Aug 30 Originality is the best, Kevin Smith nails it when it comes to original films that can be relatable and fun. See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Smith

Director

Brian O'Halloran

Dante Hicks

Jeff Anderson

Randal Graves

Marilyn Ghigliotti

Veronica Loughran

Lisa Spoonauer

Caitlin Bree

Jason Mewes

Jay Phat Buds

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Movie Info

Synopsis Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).
Director
Kevin Smith
Producer
Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier
Screenwriter
Kevin Smith
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films, View Askew Productions
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 19, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.1M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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