Clerks

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Clerks

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1994

1h 31m

Comedy

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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).

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Critics Consensus

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?

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Smith credits Richard Linklater's Slacker as inspiration. But Clerks supplies its own subversively witty take on Generation Next.

Sep 23, 2020

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Derek Malcolm

Guardian

It is one of those small-scale American independent movies that you either fall for or you don't, and one would confidently expect most of those fed up with big, empty, run-of-the-mill Hollywood epics to raise at least two cheers.

Sep 23, 2020

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

"Clerks" is unapologetically rough and even ragged at times. But its lack of circumspection turns out to be its charm.

Sep 23, 2020

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Joshua M. Patton

CBR

Clerks is still ahead of its time, even 30 years later.

Rated: 9/10

Oct 21, 2024

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

"Clerks" doesn’t feel as if it’s trying too hard, and that’s its major charm.

Rated: A-

Aug 31, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Though the individual parts – such as a few solid jokes, outlandish characters, and an outrageous quandary – tend to be more memorable than the whole, this ultra low-budget, independent project is undeniably impressive.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 11, 2022

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Joe

it's a classic low budget comedy with some surprisingly good life advice

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/22

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Jack F

Very unique. Like Reservoir Dogs, it is confined to only a few places, which makes it all the more interesting. Really raunchy, but still a classic that you should watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Maksim S

Clerks is a smart, irreverent slice of 1990s indie cinema, blending sharp humor with an unflinching look at the mundanity of retail life. Kevin Smith’s debut is witty, observant, and unapologetically low-budget, creating a world that feels authentic and lived-in. That said, viewers should be warned: much of the humor is satirical and self-referential, and may not resonate with everyone. For those who grasp its irony and dry social commentary, Clerks is a charming, intelligent, and endlessly quotable comedy, one that has rightly earned its place as a cult classic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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Julian S.

CLERKS finds sparks here and there, but bad acting and a fragmented story leave only noise.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

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Lex V

Originality is the best, Kevin Smith nails it when it comes to original films that can be relatable and fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Rami A

There's something about these characters and the situation they're in that's quite fascinating. Kevin Smith's movies aren't meant to be cinematic; they're based on life. I think I could live in the View Askewniverse.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Synopsis

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).

Director: Kevin Smith
Producer: Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier
Screenwriter: Kevin Smith
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax Films, View Askew Productions
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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