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Movie Info

Release Date: October 19, 1994
Runtime: 92 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Comedy
Budget: $27,575
Revenue: $3,151,130
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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90%
Tomatometer
70
70/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
2,722 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
240,002 votes
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Clerks

1994

"Life's absurdities unfold behind the counter."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Clerks 1? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Clerks, detrΓ‘s del mostrador? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Clerks - Die LadenhΓΌter? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: FuncΘ›ionarii πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ CS: PodvodnΓ­ci z New Jersey? All international titles (8) →
Comedy 92 min 7.7/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 4/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $27,575
Revenue: $3,151,130
Profit $3,123,555
ROI +11327.5% (114.3x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Clerks

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  • Clerks was filmed in black and white to give it a unique aesthetic and to keep production costs low, allowing the filmmakers to focus on the dialogue and character development.

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  • During the filming, Kevin Smith often used his own friends and family as extras, creating a sense of authenticity and community in the film's setting.

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  • The character of Randal Graves was inspired by Smith's own experiences working at a convenience store, where he often encountered eccentric customers.

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  • In one scene, the character Jay can be seen wearing a 'Snoochie Boochies' shirt, which became a popular catchphrase among fans and is often associated with the View Askewniverse.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Dante is seen wearing a different shirt throughout the day, despite the film taking place in a single day.

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  • The film's soundtrack includes tracks from several indie bands, reflecting the alternative music scene of the early 1990s and enhancing the film's cultural authenticity.

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