Jay Kelly (2025)

R 20252h 12 minDrama, Comedy

Wokeness

1/10

Minimal

A couple of light references, nothing that drives the story.

Audience

No ratings

"Jay Kelly" refreshingly dodges woke pitfalls, with zero DEI, feminist, or LGBT agendas. A mild anti-Western jab emerges in godless church hypocrisy: an atheist props up traditions sans faith, mocking hollow secularism. Traditional storytelling triumphs over Hollywood's agenda-driven sludge.

What earned the score

Godless Church Hypocrisy

An atheist character in the movie supports the established church for its traditions but explicitly rejects the existence of God.

Details

Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.

Starring: George ClooneyAdam SandlerLaura DernBilly CrudupRiley Keough
Director: Noah Baumbach
Writer: Noah BaumbachEmily Mortimer
Genre: DramaComedy
Release Date: Nov 14, 2025

Parents Guide

Sex None

Moderate sex references include those to sex work, 'shagging' and 'getting laid'.
Violence Mild

An actor watches a montage of his movie moments, some of which feature explosions and gunfire.
A brief fight scene includes men pushing each other, followed by a man swinging a fist towards the other's face; the impact is not seen.
Fake blood can be seen on a man's shirt while he films a movie scene.
Profanity Moderate

Strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') features as well as milder terms including 'son of a b**ch', 's**t', 'a**hole', 'bulls**t', 'p**s', 'Jesus Christ', 'God' and 'hell'.
Drugs Mild

There is a brief reference to crack cocaine.
Frightening Scenes Mild

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