Clerks
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Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and deal with their love lives.
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- scoott69erMay 4, 2026Clerks isn’t just a comedy—it’s a snapshot of what it felt like to be under 25 in the ‘90s, especially if you were drifting while everyone else seemed to be moving forward. It captures that specific kind of aimlessness—the frustration of spinning your wheels while your peers build momentum—and turns it into something both painfully relatable and hilarious. The film hits uncomfortably close to home at times, but balances it with crude humor and irreverence that keep it endlessly entertaining.
- flavo43December 26, 2025Clerks is a brilliant example of how sharp writing and unforgettable characters can elevate a low‑budget film into a cult classic. Dialogue is the lifeblood of this movie—rapid‑fire, irreverent, philosophical, and often hilariously irrelevant. Kevin Smith builds the entire experience around conversations, and it works because those conversations feel authentic, messy, and deeply human. The supporting cast adds colour and nuance, popping in and out with memorable quirks, but there’s no question the leads carry the film with their chemistry and deadpan delivery. What makes Clerks so compelling is its ability to turn everyday frustrations and mundane routines into something funny, relatable, and oddly profound. It’s a masterclass in script‑driven storytelling, proving you don’t need spectacle when the characters and dialogue are this strong. Clerks remains a defining indie film—raw, talkative, and endlessly quotable.
- wonderrxjrNovember 2, 2025The greatest stoner writing ever. Kevin Smith is so smitty with his vulgar writing I love it. The Dante and Randal dynamic is soooooo good love it every time. Dante really the every man it feels like. This movie is truly an all timer I wish Kevin Smith kept this heat up but he sadly tapered off after Dogma
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Clerks was released on November 9, 1994.
Clerks was directed by Kevin Smith.
Clerks has a runtime of 1h 32m.
Clerks was produced by Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier.
Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and deal with their love lives.
The key characters in Clerks are Dante (Brian O'Halloran), Randal (Jeff Anderson), Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti).
Clerks is rated R.
Clerks is a Comedy film.
Clerks has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Clerks had a budget of $27,575.
Clerks has made $3.2M at the box office.