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Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ Opens in Theaters, Streams on Netflix Dec. 5

Premiered in Venice on 35mm, the film signals Baumbach’s nostalgic pivot to Hollywood.

Overview

  • George Clooney stars as a veteran actor in a personal crisis who trails his younger daughter across Europe, with Adam Sandler as his steadfast manager.
  • After its limited cinema launch, the Netflix-backed feature is scheduled to arrive on the platform on December 5, 2025.
  • Early reviews highlight strong turns from Clooney and Sandler while noting sentimental stretches and uneven detours, including a much-discussed train sequence with Lars Eidinger.
  • Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script with Emily Mortimer, and the ensemble includes Laura Dern, Riley Keough, Billy Crudup, Greta Gerwig and Lars Eidinger.
  • Clooney has said the role is not a self-portrait, stressing he does not share the character’s regrets or unhappiness.