Jay Kelly

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

Cast

George Clooney

as Jay Kelly

Adam Sandler

as Ron Sukenick

Laura Dern

as Liz

Billy Crudup

as Timothy

Riley Keough

as Jessica Kelly

Grace Edwards

as Daisy Kelly

Stacy Keach

as Jay's Dad

Jim Broadbent

as Peter Schneider

Patrick Wilson

as Ben Alcock

Eve Hewson

as Daphne

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/jay-kelly-review/ "Jay Kelly is a dense and unforgettable drama from Noah Baumbach, where George Clooney's inspired performance reaches a peak of vulnerability, giving life to a man trapped between professional success and personal emptiness. I...

Brent Marchant

Those familiar with my writing are likely well aware that I have often said the cardinal sin in moviemaking is predictability (why see a film if you already know what’s going to happen?). On the heels of that belief, my second biggest cardinal sin in this field is a lack of originality (to a great d...

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