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 enjoys rambling, meta humor and can handle self-indulgent storytelling that feels like catching up with old friends, this is a surprisingly heartfelt return to form. If you need tight pacing or aren't already invested in the Clerks universe, you'll likely find this overly nostalgic and meandering.
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
