Overview
- The film began a limited theatrical run on November 14, drawing emotional audience responses and positive early reviews.
- George Clooney stars as a celebrated actor in a midlife creative crisis who impulsively decamps to Italy after a fraught encounter at a funeral.
- Critics and early viewers praise the ensemble, with Adam Sandler and Billy Crudup singled out for affecting supporting turns alongside Laura Dern.
- The Atlantic describes Baumbach’s tonal gambit as satirical and farcical in its treatment of celebrity, steering toward a more sentimental register.
- Netflix will release Jay Kelly to streaming on December 5 following a short theatrical window.