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Chasing Amy

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
137K
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Joey Lauren Adams in Chasing Amy (1997)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything's 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 ... Read allHolden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything's 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.Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything's 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.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
137K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,466
303
  • Director
    • Kevin Smith
  • Writer
    • Kevin Smith
  • Stars
    • Ben Affleck
    • Joey Lauren Adams
    • Ethan Suplee
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kevin Smith
  • Writer
    • Kevin Smith
  • Stars
    • Ben Affleck
    • Joey Lauren Adams
    • Ethan Suplee
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 527User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 16 nominations

    Videos3

    Chasing Amy
    Trailer 1:44
    Chasing Amy
    A Guide to the Films of Kevin Smith
    Clip 6:52
    A Guide to the Films of Kevin Smith
    What Roles Was Ben Affleck Considered For?
    Video 4:10
    What Roles Was Ben Affleck Considered For?

    Photos118

    Kevin Smith in Chasing Amy (1997)
    Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams in Chasing Amy (1997)
    Joey Lauren Adams stars as Alyssa Jones
    Joey Lauren Adams stars as Alyssa Jones
    Holden & Banky
    Ben Affleck stars as Holden McNeil
    Writer/director Kevin Smith
    Chasing Amy (1997)
    Chasing Amy (1997)
    Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Kevin Smith, Jason Lee, and Jason Mewes in Chasing Amy (1997)
    Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams in Chasing Amy (1997)
    Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams in Chasing Amy (1997)

    Top cast

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    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Holden McNeilas Holden McNeil
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Alyssa Jonesas Alyssa Jones
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Fanas Fan
    Scott Mosier
    Scott Mosier
    • Collectoras Collector
    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Banky Edwardsas Banky Edwards
    Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck
    • Little Kidas Little Kid
    Dwight Ewell
    • Hooper Xas Hooper X
    Guinevere Turner
    Guinevere Turner
    • Singeras Singer
    Carmen Llywelyn
    Carmen Llywelyn
    • Kimas Kim
    • (as Carmen Lee)
    Brian O'Halloran
    Brian O'Halloran
    • Jim Hicks - Executive #1as Jim Hicks - Executive #1
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Shawn Oran - Executive #2as Shawn Oran - Executive #2
    Alexander Goebbel
    • Train Kidas Train Kid
    Tony Torn
    Tony Torn
    • Cashieras Cashier
    Rebecca Waxman
    • Daliaas Dalia
    Paris Petrick
    Paris Petrick
    • Toryas Tory
    Welker White
    Welker White
    • Janeas Jane
    Kelli Simpkins
    Kelli Simpkins
    • Nicaas Nica
    • (as Kelly Simpkins)
    John Willyung
    • Cohee Lundinas Cohee Lundin
    • Director
      • Kevin Smith
    • Writer
      • Kevin Smith
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A pair of comic book authors named Holden McNeil and Banky Edwards, who live in New Jersey, have been best friends for 20 years. They spend their time working in their studio, and in the evenings they are going out. But their friendship is about to be disputed for the first time in their life, when a beautiful young lesbian woman named Alyssa Jones enters their life and Holden falls in love with her. Now Holden has to deal with Banky's jealousy, and with his new girlfriend's very rich past. —rsilberman
    • silent bob character
    • jay character
    • dialogue heavy
    • shared universe
    • promiscuous past
    • 90 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's not who you love. It's how.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong graphic sex-related dialogue, language, sexuality and drug content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kevin Smith wrote the script inspired by his experience with then-girlfriend Joey Lauren Adams, who plays Alyssa.
    • Goofs
      When Holden is walking back to his car shortly after Alyssa leaves him in the rain, the camera crew is reflected in the window slightly to the left of Holden.
    • Quotes

      Alyssa: Why are we stopping?

      Holden: 'Cause I can't take this.

      Alyssa: Can't take what?

      Holden: I love you.

      Alyssa: You love me?

      Holden: I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the-the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. And I know that you think of me as just a friend, and crossing that line is-is-is the furthest thing from an option you would ever consider. But I had to say it. I just, I can't take this anymore. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't-I can't look into your eyes without feeling that-that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. And I know this will probably queer our friendship - no pun intended - but I had to say it, 'cause I've never felt this way before, and I-I don't care. I like who I am because of it. And if bringing this to light means we can't hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But God, I just, I couldn't allow another day to go by without just getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And, you know, I'll accept that. But I know, I know that some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there's a moment of hesitation, then that means you feel something too. And all I ask, please, is that you just - you just not dismiss that, and try to dwell in it for just ten seconds. Alyssa, there isn't another soul on this fucking planet who has ever made me half the person I am when I'm with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it is there between you and me. You can't deny that. Even if, you know, even if we never talk again after tonight, please know that I am forever changed because of who you are and what you've meant to me, which - while I do appreciate it - I'd never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of.

    • Crazy credits
      Jay and Silent Bob will return in "Dogma" ... (promise).
    • Alternate versions
      Many things cut from the final version available on laserdisc/DVD editions:
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Saint/Inventing the Abbotts/Double Team/That Old Feeling/Chasing Amy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Let's Go
      Written by Ric Ocasek

      Performed by Ernie Isley

      Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group

      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews527

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The Best Love Story of the Year
    "Chasing Amy" has to be the best love story of 1997. It was emotional, gripping, funny, sad, heartwarming, and had some great jokes. How could anyone deny that this screenplay was anything less than original, or perfection. Absolutely intoxicating. The performances were right on and the writing was magnificent. Kevin Smith is, without a doubt, one of the best new writers. With this movie he goes to a whole new level. "Clerks" was great, and I think I'm one of the five people that enjoyed "Mallrats", but "Chasing Amy" takes the cake. Nothing else came even close that year. That movie should have made a star out of Joey Lauren Adams. She gave the BEST performance in 1997 and was robbed of an Oscar nomination, as was the script. The scene outside of the ice rink is more than enough to show just how good she was. And anyone who can watch that ending, the you don't know if you should cry or jump for joy ending, and not feel something, is heartless. The movie was great. It is one of my personal favorites, and will always be.
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    FAQ2

    • Will there be a "Chasing Amy X" 10th anniversary DVD released, as there was with Clerks and Mallrats?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Переслідуючи Емі
    • Filming locations
      • Brick, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Too Askew Prod. Inc.
      • View Askew Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $250,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,021,272
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $52,446
      • Apr 6, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,021,272
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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