If you have ever wanted to see what life is like for the luxurious and notable, Noah Baumbach's recent movie Jay Kelly promises audiences a glimpse in
If you have ever wanted to see what life is like for the luxurious and notable, Noah Baumbach‘s recent movie Jay Kelly promises audiences a glimpse into the world of a notable actor. Starring George Clooney, the film is a star-studded look at fame, keeping the industry alive, and how to face your regrets that haunt you.
Jay Kelly is set to be released on November 14 and the full cast includes, Clooney, Laura Dern, Adam Sandler, 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, Louis Partridge, and Charlie Rowe with a score from Succession composer Nicholas Britell.
Jay Kelly is described as follows: “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.”
Noah Baumbach Knows How to Do Emotionally Damaging Whimsy
Baumbach as a filmmaker has had some great movies that all have an element of “whimsy” to them. The Squid and the Whale provided many a pretty New York staple to visit for its beauty and mystery with the whale in the American Museum of Natural History. He was one half of the writing team on Barbie, which allowed many to dream of living in Barbieland. The point is, his films have a fun fantastical element to them and Jay Kelly seems to be leaning heavily into that.
The themes of Jay Kelly are going to provide audiences a lot to talk about, especially with Clooney at the front and center of the film. But seeing that happen with a lot of fun elements is going to make this a movie we don’t want to miss!
You can see Jay Kelly on Netflix on November 14, and watch the trailer above.
Release Date
November 14, 2025
Runtime
132 minutes
Director
Noah Baumbach
Writers
Emily Mortimer, Noah Baumbach
Producers
David Heyman, Noah Baumbach, Amy Pascal
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