Clerks III
Third entry assumes you know Dante and Randal from previous Clerks films
The brief
Smith's meta comeback feels like hanging out with old friends who've gotten a little too comfortable telling the same stories. The heart attack backstory adds genuine weight to what could've been pure nostalgia bait, and O'Halloran and Anderson slip back into Dante and Randal like worn-in sneakers. It's shaggy and self-indulgent in classic Smith fashion, but there's something sweet about watching middle-aged guys process mortality through dick jokes and convenience store philosophy. Perfect for anyone who quotes the first two movies or needs a low-key comfort watch that doesn't demand much beyond showing up.
The verdict
If you're a longtime Kevin Smith fan who can embrace shaggy, self-indulgent storytelling mixed with genuine heart, this is a satisfying return to the View Askewniverse that earns its emotional moments. If you need polished filmmaking or have no nostalgia for Dante and Randal's convenience store antics, skip this deeply personal but technically rough comfort watch.
Watch with
- 👥 View Party fans who quote the originals
- 👫 Comedy lovers wanting low-key hangout mood
- ⚠️ Skip if you haven't seen Clerks I & II
Heads up
- Frequent crude sexual humor and language (frequent)
- Heart attack scenes (non-graphic medical drama) (brief)
- Drug references and marijuana use (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Kevin Smith
- Cast
- Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Trevor Fehrman
Official synopsis
After narrowly surviving a massive heart attack, Randal enlists his old friend Dante to help him make a movie
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Pizza Movie (2026)
Both celebrate working class friendship through DIY filmmaking and convenience culture.
Total runtime: 1h 40m + 1h 37m = 3h 17m
