Clerks (1994)
- Synopsis:
- Profane, scabrously funny cult comedy limns one eventful day in the life of a put-upon convenience store clerk, his rude video-store clerk pal, and the two stoners who like to loiter out front.
- Starring:
- Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Rated:
- R
22 handpicked matches for Clerks
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Film Geek (2005)
Film Geek is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Similarly small budget indie about a video store clerk obsessed with movies. Same humor and in-jokes.
- Starring:
- Melik Malkasian, Tyler Gannon
- Director:
- James Westby
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 78
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Clerks II
(2006) (R)
Equally Uncouth
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Equally Uncouth
Clerks II (2006)
Clerks II is a Close match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: More colorful sequel shares same crude jokes and vulgarity but adds a more romantic subplot. More polished look.
- Starring:
- Rosario Dawson, Brian O'Halloran
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 92
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Office Space
(1999) (R)
Similar Cult Status
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Similar Cult Status
Office Space (1999)
Office Space is a Close match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Equally amusing story of office workers breaking free of their everyday doldrums shares a similar spirit with less profanity.
- Starring:
- Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston
- Director:
- Mike Judge
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 89
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Clerks: Uncensored
(2000) (NR)
Cartoon Version
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Cartoon Version
Clerks: Uncensored (2000)
Clerks: Uncensored is a Close match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Animated version of slacker sleeper is lighter on the filth and more action-packed and accessible.
- Starring:
- Kevin Smith, Michael McKean
- Director:
- Steve Loter
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 130
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
(2001) (R)
Faster Paced
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Faster Paced
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a Close match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: "Clerks" characters Jay and Silent Bob get their own movie. More outrageous and upbeat. Same humor.
- Starring:
- Ben Affleck, Jeff Anderson
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 104
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Chasing Amy
(1997) (R)
More Romantic
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More Romantic
Chasing Amy (1997)
Chasing Amy is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Acclaimed Smith film has same geeky dialogue and humor with a deeper, more romantic story. More serious in tone.
- Starring:
- Ben Affleck, Joey Adams
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 111
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Film Geek
(2005) (NR)
Similar Subject
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Film Geek (2005)
Film Geek is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Similarly small budget indie about a video store clerk obsessed with movies. Same humor and in-jokes.
- Starring:
- Melik Malkasian, Tyler Gannon
- Director:
- James Westby
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 78
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The Promotion
(2008) (R)
Less Crude
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Less Crude
The Promotion (2008)
The Promotion is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Two grocery store employees compete for a promotion in this similarly scathing comedy set in the retail world. Not as profane.
- Starring:
- Seann Scott, John C. Reilly
- Director:
- Steve Conrad
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 86
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The Office
(2005) (NR)
Less Profane
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Less Profane
The Office (2005)
The Office is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Slicker, more polished TV comedy similarly deconstructs the absurdities involved in a common workplace.
- Starring:
- Jenna Fischer, Steve Carell
- Director:
- Ken Kwapis, Harold Ramis
- Rated:
- NR
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Shaun of the Dead
(2004) (R)
More Violence
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More Violence
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun of the Dead is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Bloodier horror comedy shares a similarly witty script with humor ranging from crass to crafty. Similar slacker leads.
- Starring:
- Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield
- Director:
- Edgar Wright
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 97
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Dazed and Confused
(1993) (R)
Same Slacker Spirit
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Same Slacker Spirit
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Dazed and Confused is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: 1976-set story chronicles the adventures of several slackers on the last day of school. Less grungy feel.
- Starring:
- Jason London, Wiley Wiggins
- Director:
- Richard Linklater
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 103
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Slacker
(1991) (R)
More Offbeat
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More Offbeat
Slacker (1991)
Slacker is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: A day in the life of a Texas college town and some of its seemingly aimless characters. More offbeat with similar players.
- Starring:
- Judy Basquez, Jean Caffein
- Director:
- Richard Linklater
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 97
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Mallrats
(1995) (R)
As Warped
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As Warped
Mallrats (1995)
Mallrats is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Smith's followup is sillier and less gritty, but shares same warped humor with more action, even grosser humor.
- Starring:
- Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 95
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
(1982) (R)
Similar Themes
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Similar Themes
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Teen comedy classic about the lives of California adolescents has a lighter tone but deals with similar subjects.
- Starring:
- Sean Penn, Jennifer Leigh
- Director:
- Amy Heckerling
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 90
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Waiting...
(2005) (R)
Similar Story
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Similar Story
Waiting... (2005)
Waiting... is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Similarly raucous comedy tries to do to restaurant service what "Clerks" did to convenience stores. More predictable.
- Starring:
- Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris
- Director:
- Rob McKittrick
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 93
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High Fidelity
(2000) (R)
More Poignant
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More Poignant
High Fidelity (2000)
High Fidelity is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Similar slacker characters pervade this less vulgar and more dramatic comedy set mostly in an urban music store.
- Starring:
- John Cusack, Iben Hjejle
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 113
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Orgazmo
(1998) (NC-17)
Similar Humor
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Similar Humor
Orgazmo (1998)
Orgazmo is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: More outrageous comedy about a Mormon working in the porn biz is similarly filled with crude, but less-clever gags.
- Starring:
- Trey Parker, Dian Bachar
- Director:
- Trey Parker, Matt Stone
- Rated:
- NC-17
- Runtime:
- 90
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Bottle Rocket
(1996) (R)
Similar Characters
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Similar Characters
Bottle Rocket (1996)
Bottle Rocket is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Story of three friends deciding to take up crime features similar slacker characters and same low-budget sleeper feel.
- Starring:
- Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson
- Director:
- Wes Anderson
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 91
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Reality Bites
(1994) (PG-13)
Same Era Story
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Same Era Story
Reality Bites (1994)
Reality Bites is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Comedy drama about Generation-X college grads shares the same-era grunge sensibilities with a more serious story.
- Starring:
- Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke
- Director:
- Ben Stiller
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 98
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Kicking & Screaming
(1995) (R)
Similarly Punchy Script
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Similarly Punchy Script
Kicking & Screaming (1995)
Kicking & Screaming is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Similar Gen-X era comedy about college grads facing real life with trepidation. More heart and less vulgar.
- Starring:
- Josh Hamilton, Olivia d'Abo
- Director:
- Noah Baumbach
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 96
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Dogma
(1999) (R)
Darker Story
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Darker Story
Dogma (1999)
Dogma is a Creative match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Similarly edgy script by Smith, but an overall darker toned film about two angels out to destroy the world.
- Starring:
- Ben Affleck, Linda Fiorentino
- Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 135
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Crumb
(1995) (R)
More Serious, Disturbing
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More Serious, Disturbing
Crumb (1995)
Crumb is a Wild Card match for Clerks
Our Clerk Says: Robert Crumb's work has a similar tone, but this is a more serious expose of an eccentric family. More disturbing.
- Starring:
- Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky
- Director:
- Terry Zwigoff
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 119
