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Jay Kelly

2025Movie2 h 12 minR

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic676.1Rotten Tomatoes75%59%

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Everybody knows Jay Kelly, but Jay Kelly doesn't know himself.

Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.

Feels like

  • Meta-Cinematic Drama
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Reflection
  • Star Power Showcase
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Existential Crisis
  • Hollywood Self-Awareness
  • Slow-Burn Narrative

Cast

24 of 83

Crew

Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Written by
Emily Mortimer, Noah Baumbach
Produced by
Amy Pascal, David Heyman, Noah Baumbach
Music by
Nicholas Britell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 14, 2025 · 2 h 12 min · R

Released
November 14, 2025
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Not-Love Interest, The Resenter, When You Coming Home, Dad? +9

  • The Not-Love Interest
  • The Resenter
  • When You Coming Home, Dad?
  • Shout-Out
  • It's All About Me
  • Not Quite the Right Thing
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Jerkass
  • Lonely at the Top
  • Benevolent Boss

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jay Kelly?"

Questions about Jay Kelly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jay Kelly?

Netflix

In the United States, Jay Kelly streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Jay Kelly worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 67).

Will Jay Kelly make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Jay Kelly plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Jay Kelly use?

The Not-Love InterestThe ResenterWhen You Coming Home, Dad?Shout-OutIt's All About MeNot Quite the Right ThingAffectionate NicknameBait-and-SwitchArmor-Piercing QuestionJerkassLonely at the TopBenevolent Bossand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Not-Love Interest, The Resenter, and When You Coming Home, Dad?.