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Chasing Amy

Seen it?

1997 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 48 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or Heartstopper Forever, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Actor. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $12 million worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 248K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kevin Smith

  • Ben AffleckHolden McNeil
  • Joey Lauren AdamsAlyssa Jones
  • Jason LeeBanky Edwards
  • King Mustafa ObafemiHooper LaMont
  • Jason MewesJay
  • Kevin SmithSilent Bob
  • Ethan SupleeFan
  • Scott MosierCollector
  • Casey AffleckLittle Kid
  • Matt DamonShawn Oran