Jay Kelly

Jay Kelly
Release poster
Directed byNoah Baumbach
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLinus Sandgren
Edited by
  • Valerio Bonelli
  • Rachel Durance
Music byNicholas Britell
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) (Venice)
  • November 14, 2025 (2025-11-14) (United States)
Running time
132 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Jay Kelly is a 2025 comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach and written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. It follows a famous actor (Clooney) as he travels through Europe with his team and manager (Sandler), and reflects on his life choices, relationships, and legacy.

The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025. It was then released in select theaters on November 14, 2025, followed by a global release on Netflix on December 5. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Clooney and Sandler's performances. Both Clooney and Sandler received acting nominations at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for their performances in the film.