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Baumbach’s Jay Kelly Opens in Select Theaters as Performances Draw Awards Buzz

Early reactions spotlight Adam Sandler’s turn, positioning Netflix’s release for awards season.

Overview

  • Noah Baumbach’s character study stars George Clooney as a veteran actor reassessing his life on a European detour alongside his longtime manager, played by Adam Sandler.
  • Jay Kelly began a limited theatrical run on Nov. 14 and is slated to stream on Netflix on Dec. 5.
  • Critics and early audiences praise the ensemble, with multiple outlets highlighting Sandler’s work and noting a standout moment from Billy Crudup.
  • Coverage frames the theatrical rollout as a prestige window with intentionally modest box-office expectations before the wider streaming push.
  • The film is co-written by Emily Mortimer and features Laura Dern and Riley Keough, with cinematography by Linus Sandgren and a score by Nicholas Britell.