Clerks

1994, Comedy, 1h 31m

58 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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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? Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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).
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual Content|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Kevin Smith
  • Producer:
    Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier
  • Writer:
    Kevin Smith
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $2.1M
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  • Distributor:
    Miramax Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Mono
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Brian O'Halloran
Dante Hicks
Jeff Anderson
Randal Graves
Marilyn Ghigliotti
Veronica Loughran
Lisa Spoonauer
Caitlin Bree
Jason Mewes
Jay Phat Buds
Kevin Smith
Silent Bob
Scott Mosier
Willam the Idiot Manchild, Angry Hockey-Playing Customer, Angry Mourner
Scott Schiaffo
Chewlies Rep
Kevin Smith
Director
Kevin Smith
Writer
Kevin Smith
Producer
Scott Mosier
Producer
Scott Angley
Original Music
David A. Klein
Cinematography
Scott Mosier
Film Editing
Kevin Smith
Film Editing
Leslie Hope
Makeup Artist
Scott Mosier
Sound Editor
Scott Mosier
Sound Mixer
James von Buelow
Sound Editor
James von Buelow
Sound Mixer
Benji Gordon
Music Supervisor
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Critic Reviews for Clerks

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Audience Reviews for Clerks

  • May 23, 2016
    A great indie comedy that has achieved cult status. Shot in black and white, Clerks has many funny moments. A nice take on many peoples daily lives.
    Peter B Super Reviewer
  • Oct 29, 2014
    Kevin Smith deserved all the recognition that he got after presenting us with this hilarious slice-of-life cult movie, which was made with a very limited budget and yet is more authentic, refreshing and amusing than many comedies out there.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • Jan 26, 2014
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  • Jan 06, 2013
    I wasn't a big fan of Jay & Silent Bob also directed by Kevin Smith but this was half good. I did like how it was spanned over one day, because it truly did make it miserable for the protagonist. I think filming in B&W was questionable though. This was far from a serious film and I believe in color, it could've treated itself like it really was, a stupid comedy. A decent stupid comedy, but it's not a smart film. The best scene is where Randall talks with Veronique and the bathroom sex scene. Those were truly hysterical.
    Daniel D Super Reviewer
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