Chasing Amy
1997 · Movie · R · 114 min · ★ 6.8 · 79% critics
Two comic book artists have their friendship and careers running smoothly until they meet another artist who changes everything. When one of them falls for her, their romantic hopes collide with what they learn about her sexuality, creating major emotional tension and discomfort.
Also known as Jay and Silent Bob 3 - Chasing Amy
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-04-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (1,548 votes)
- Box office
- $12,021,272
- Budget
- $250,000
About
Not for you if you want a light, purely funny romance or you dislike sex-and-identity-driven conversations like those in Manhattan or Lianna.
Pros: sharp, memorable dialogue; real-feeling characters; heartfelt moments | Cons: uncomfortable themes; uneven humor; polarizing relationship
Themes
- coming out
- new jersey
- love of one's life
- bisexuality
- menage a trois
- comic book
- romcom
- comic-strip artist
- best friend
- lgbt
- lesbian
Awards & recognition
- Independent Spirit Award — Best Supporting Male · 1998
- Independent Spirit Award — Best Screenplay · 1998
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1998 · nominated
- MTV Movie Award — Best Breakthrough Performance · 1998 · nominated
- MTV Movie Award — Best Kiss · 1998 · nominated
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- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Screenplay · 1997 · nominated
Cast & crew
Ben Affleck
as Holden McNeil
Joey Lauren Adams
as Alyssa Jones
Jason Lee
as Banky Edwards
King Mustafa Obafemi
as Hooper LaMont
Jason Mewes
as Jay
Kevin Smith
as Silent Bob
Ethan Suplee
as Fan
Scott Mosier
as Collector
Casey Affleck
as Little Kid
Matt Damon
as Shawn Oran
Directed by Kevin Smith