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Chasing Amy

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
138K
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POPULARITY
3,398
1,026
Joey Lauren Adams in Chasing Amy (1997)
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ComedyDramaRomance
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
138K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,398
1,026
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    • 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
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
    • 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)

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    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Holden McNeil
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Alyssa Jones
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Fan
    Scott Mosier
    Scott Mosier
    • Collector
    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Banky Edwards
    Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck
    • Little Kid
    Dwight Ewell
    • Hooper X
    Guinevere Turner
    Guinevere Turner
    • Singer
    Carmen Llywelyn
    Carmen Llywelyn
    • Kim
    • (as Carmen Lee)
    Brian O'Halloran
    Brian O'Halloran
    • Jim Hicks - Executive #1
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Shawn Oran - Executive #2
    Alexander Goebbel
    • Train Kid
    Tony Torn
    Tony Torn
    • Cashier
    Rebecca Waxman
    • Dalia
    Paris Petrick
    Paris Petrick
    • Tory
    Welker White
    Welker White
    • Jane
    Kelli Simpkins
    Kelli Simpkins
    • Nica
    • (as Kelly Simpkins)
    John Willyung
    • Cohee Lundin
    • Director
      • Kevin Smith
    • Writer
      • Kevin Smith
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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
    Disheartened
    Tonight I watched Chasing Amy for the first time in about 4 or 5 years and realized that it's really a cheesy, cliché, predictable movie.

    I almost wish that I hadn't seen it again, because I remembered it as a good piece of film that was really deep and meaningful, well put together and tightly written.

    In actuality, aside from the self-serving in-jokes (which, as a fan of the Jersey Trilogy, I still greatly appreciate) there's really not much to it. It's the typical romantic comedy type story with a twist of gayness and comic books.

    The point is: Mallrats will always be better, Clerks will always be best, and Dogma will always be the one with Chris Rock. (also, Rick Derris will always be a jerk and there will be a member of the Hicks clan around ever corner.)
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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
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    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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