The 40+ Best Kevin Smith Movies
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1Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn GhigliottiIn Clerks, Dante Hicks (Brian O'Halloran) is a convenience store employee, suddenly thrust into an unplanned double shift. His friend, Randal Graves (Jeff Anderson), works next door at a video rental shop. Both are disillusioned with their mundane lives in suburbia. Over the course of one day, they encounter a parade of colorful characters, discuss pop culture and life's absurdities, and confront personal dilemmas. This black-and-white indie film, directed by Kevin Smith, won the Filmmaker's Trophy at Sundance in 1994. It is a raw exploration of 90s slacker culture with comedic undertones and sharp dialogue.More Clerks
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2Ben Affleck, Linda Fiorentino, Matt DamonIn the provocative comedy-drama Dogma, fallen angels Loki (Matt Damon) and Bartleby (Ben Affleck) discover a theological loophole that could get them back into Heaven, potentially ending existence. Metatron (Alan Rickman), God's messenger, recruits Bethany Sloane (Linda Fiorentino), a disillusioned Catholic, to stop this disaster. As they embark on their mission, they encounter diverse characters like Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith), Rufus the 13th Apostle (Chris Rock), and Serendipity (Salma Hayek). Directed by Kevin Smith, Dogma is a bold exploration of faith and redemption wrapped in irreverent humor.More Dogma- #374 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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3Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason LeeIn Mallrats, lifelong friends T.S. Quint (Jeremy London) and Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee) find solace in their local mall after being dumped by their girlfriends on the same day. A comedy directed by Kevin Smith, the film follows their misadventures as they plot to win back their respective exes, Brandi Svenning (Claire Forlani) and Rene Mosier (Shannen Doherty). The duo's antics intertwine with a memorable cast of characters, including comic book guru Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) and his sidekick Jay (Jason Mewes), adding to the hilarity. The movie is a riotous exploration of youth culture and relationships set against a backdrop of consumerism.More Mallrats- #646 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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4Rosario Dawson, Brian O'Halloran, Jeff AndersonNow in their 30s, slackers Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson) find that they must change their lives and expand their horizons beyond pop culture and sex. After a disaster at their convenience store ends their employment there, they find new jobs at Mooby's, a fast-food empire.More Clerks II- #551 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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5Ben Affleck, Jeff Anderson, Diedrich BaderJay and Silent Bob Strike Back, a comedy directed by Kevin Smith, centers on the shenanigans of two characters: Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith). When they discover a movie is being made about their comic book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, they set out to sabotage it. Along the way, they encounter an array of colorful characters, including Federal Wildlife Marshal Willenholly (Will Ferrell) and Justice (Shannon Elizabeth), a jewel thief with a heart of gold. This comedic romp takes the duo from New Jersey to Hollywood in a zany quest for justice.- #605 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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6Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason LeeChasing Amy, a 90s romantic comedy-drama, delves into the complex world of love and friendship. It tells the tale of Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck), a comic book artist who falls in love with Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), a fellow artist. However, Alyssa's past relationships with women create a stumbling block for their romance. Directed by Kevin Smith, this film explores themes of sexual identity and unconventional love while offering sharp dialogue and memorable performances. The movie's originality was recognized when it won two Independent Spirit Awards.More Chasing Amy- #743 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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- #289 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The '90s, Ranked
7Kevin Smith, Jason MewesAn Evening with Kevin Smith is a DVD featuring Question and Answer sessions that the writer and filmmaker Kevin Smith held with his fans at various American colleges in 2001/2002. The colleges were: Clark University, Cornell University, Indiana University, Kent State University and University of Wyoming. During the sessions, Kevin Smith answers questions regarding his movies, as well as his life. He discusses how he got started in the movie industry, how different films came about, his friendship with Jason Mewes, and his relationship with the media, fans, and various other celebrities.
8Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Grace SmithAn Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder is the second Kevin Smith Q&A DVD, released on November 28, 2006. The footage is taken from Kevin's Q&As at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on November 18, 2004, and the Criterion Theatre in London on March 7, 2005. A Special Edition 2-disc DVD set released in Australia on October 25, 2006, included An Evening with Kevin Smith since it had not yet been released in Australia. The subtitle is a humorous reference to Die Hard 2: Die Harder, as well as a play on the phrase "even harder".
9Kristen Bell, Carrie Fisher, Seth RogenFanboys is a 2009 comedy film directed by Kyle Newman and starring Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel and Kristen Bell. It was released in the United States on February 6, 2009, and in Canada on April 3, 2009.More Fanboys- #517 of 633 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
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- 10Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Harley Quinn SmithJay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from filming a reboot based on them.
11Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy OlyphantIn Live Free or Die Hard, seasoned New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) finds himself battling a different kind of criminal. The action-thriller, fourth in the Die Hard franchise, sees our hero thrown into a world of cyber-terrorism. He is tasked with preventing a tech-savvy villain, Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant), from shutting down America's key infrastructure. Aided by hacker Matt Farrell (Justin Long), McClane must navigate this digital battlefield, using his old-school methods to thwart Gabriel's high-tech scheme. In this high-stakes game of cat and mouse, it's clear: McClane either lives free or dies hard.More Live Free or Die Hard- #26 of 49 onThe 45+ Very Best Movies About Hackers
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12Kevin Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Jennifer Schwalbach SmithSold Out: A Threevening with Kevin Smith is the third DVD in Kevin Smith's "Evening With" series. Footage for the release was shot at a Q&A performance on August 2, 2007 – Smith's 37th birthday – in front of a sold-out crowd at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. Smith was introduced by his wife Jennifer Schwalbach Smith and his daughter, Harley Quinn Smith. Kevin stated on his web board that they could not use the "Evening With.." moniker for this installment because it was being produced and released by a different studio, but circumvented this restriction by subtitling it "A Threevening With Kevin Smith". The main feature on the DVD included 4 hours cut from the original 7-hour performance. Topics included the origin of Kevin's name, Kevin suffering from an anal fissure, as well as stories from acting in the American television series Manchild, Live Free or Die Hard, Catch and Release and shooting Clerks II. It was also revealed that because of his work on Live Free or Die Hard, Bruce Willis contacted him about working together; this eventually led to Cop Out. The DVD was released on October 21, 2008.
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14David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney CoxIn the third installment of the iconic Scream series, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) finds herself once again in the crosshairs of the Ghostface killer. Yet this time, Hollywood is the backdrop. The production of Stab 3, a movie within the movie, becomes an eerie echo of reality as cast members are targeted by an all-too-familiar masked murderer. Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Dewey Riley (David Arquette) return to help unravel a chilling mystery that ties back to their shared past. With director Wes Craven at the helm, Scream 3 intertwines suspense, drama, and self-aware satire in its unique blend of horror and comedy.More Scream 3- #17 of 21 onSmart Ways Dumb Horror Sequels Improve On The Originals
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15Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario DawsonAfter suffering a massive heart attack, Randal enlists friends and fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob to help him make a movie about life at the Quick Stop.- 16Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke DuncanIn the heart of New York City, Matt Murdock (Ben Affleck) lives a double life. By day, he's a successful attorney known for his unwavering dedication to justice. But by night, he becomes Daredevil, a vigilante embodying the very essence of retribution. Blinded in an accident as a child, Murdock's other senses are extraordinarily heightened, turning him into a formidable force against crime. The movie Daredevil also features Elektra Natchios (Jennifer Garner), a complex love interest and ally. Their relationship adds another layer to this thrilling superhero film laden with action sequences and moral dilemmas.More Daredevil
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17Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
Drake, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
18Kevin Smith, Jason Lee, Joey Lauren AdamsDrawing Flies is a 1996 comedy film from Kevin Smith's View Askew Productions. It was written, directed, and edited by filmmakers Malcolm Ingram and Matt Gissing, with financial backing from Smith and Scott Mosier.
19Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Ethan SupleeVulgar is a 2000 comedy thriller film written and directed by Bryan Johnson, produced by Kevin Smith's View Askew Productions, and features multiple actors from the View Askewniverse. The film is the tale of the mascot, "Vulgar", featured in the opening of Smith's debut Clerks. While starring many actors from View Askew Productions, it is Smith's first film not to be set in the View Askewniverse.
20Jennifer Garner, Timothy Olyphant, Sam JaegerA woman (Jennifer Garner) struggles to rebuild her life in the wake of her fiance's untimely death and the discovery of secrets he kept from her. Along the way, she bonds with his best pals (Sam Jaeger, Kevin Smith), including a n'er-do-well (Timothy Olyphant) she initially disliked.More Catch and Release- #15 of 39 onGreat Movies About the Death of a Spouse
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21Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, MakoSplinter, the rat sensei, senses something amiss in New York City. His disciples, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo have grown apart since their last adventure. The teenage terrapins must somehow renew and strengthen their bond if they are to have any hope of defeating an evil industrialist's army of ancient monsters.More TMNT- #37 of 53 onThe Best Alternate Reality Movies, Ranked
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22Manchild
Kevin Smith, Lauren Hutton, James PurefoyTwo grown men find themselves suffering from midlife crises at the same time.
23Anne Heche, Kevin Smith, James MarstersSuperman: Doomsday is a 2007 American direct-to-video animated superhero film, adapted from the popular DC Comics storyline. The film is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for action and is the first in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line released by Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Animation. It was followed by Justice League: The New Frontier. The film was released on September 18, 2007.
24Mark Hamill, Donna D'Errico, Billy WestHired as a consultant on a movie about one of his favorite characters, a lifelong comic fan (Mark Hamill) accompanies a film crew to San Diego's famous Comic Con.
25Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Will FerrellOh, What a Lovely Tea Party is a 2004 documentary about the making of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, released and produced by Kevin Smith's View Askew Productions. The 3-hour work marks the directorial debut of Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Kevin Smith's wife. It was originally intended to be a bonus feature on the Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back DVD, but due to its length it became a standalone feature. Plans to include it on the Clerks X DVD were scrapped for similar reasons. It has since been screened at several of Kevin Smith's "Vulgarthon" film festivals. According to a Q&A session with Smith in Vancouver in early 2009, it would be included in full on a future Blu-ray Disc release of Clerks, and it was on the November 2009 release.
26Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle GellarWith the United States under the threat of nuclear attack, the lives of several people converge in a dystopian Los Angeles. Movie star Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson) plans his next film with the help of ambitious porn actress Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and troubled policeman Roland Taverner (Seann William Scott). Meanwhile, Marxist revolutionaries, greedy corporations and secretive government agencies pursue their separate agendas among a paranoid populace.- 27
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
Nina Dobrev, Kevin Smith, Stacey FarberThe Degrassi and Smithdale U students venture to Los Angeles. Despite issues at home, Ellie and Marco venture to L.A., as well, to visit Paige, who is now an assistant to an A-list reality TV star. Ellie then reunites with Craig, causing a reconnection between each other but bad timing and Ellie's guilt over avoiding her shell shocked father take their toll. Manny struggles to get a part in a movie, that Paige accidentally gets. Paige lets her good fortune go to her head and transforms into a demanding, obnoxious diva, insulting and belittling everyone in her mini-entourage, particularly Marco, which causes a rift in their friendship. A bad break for Paige and help from her ex Jay and the Studz eventually results in Manny's acting dream coming true at last. 
28Time Machine: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Stan Lee, Kevin Smith
29Joel Tobeck, Danielle Cormack, Amber SainsburyChannelling Baby is a 1999 New Zealand film starring several of the country's well known actors as well as up and coming actress Amber Sainsbury.
30Ian Bohen, Rachel Blakely, Dean O'GormanYoung Hercules is a 1998 film directed by T.J. Scott.
