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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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Oct 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 Aug 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 Jul 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 Aug 30, 2022 it's a classic low budget comedy with some surprisingly good life advice See more Robert P @Superbad 1 day ago A Low Budget comedy Clerks = a 4.5 star Movie! See more Melissa L @Agent99 Jul 6, 2026 It was better than I thought it would be. I don't understand the high ratings, however. See more Ben W @Username618 Jun 30, 2026 So, it makes sense and runs from beginning to end. But. Why exists disgust? Probably, there is an element, of nurture; but, intrinsically, fumes from decomposing roadkill will cause you to retch. New line. We filter the world; there is a falsehood, to art, often, if you like. Now, you may grow tired, of that falsehood; you find the work of young artists who don't have a filter refreshing. But it may be refreshing, by comparison, not stand-alone. Here. Yes. Some elements of farce are handled successfully. But. iI you leave the disgusting thing in your work, either 1) you think it's not disgusting 2) you are showing off, your tolerance. 3) you don't notice. 4) You hate people, and torment them. Not sure what the reason is here. Yours, best. B. See more Misty G. @MistyMovieMadness Jun 12, 2026 When I have a crazy day at work I'll turn this on for a laugh at a convenience store See more Jamal P @RT39995825 May 14, 2026 I laughed so hard. SO hard. Sharks in salsa. 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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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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