It has been thirty years since Noah Baumbach arrived on the scene with Kicking and Screaming (1995), a film that announced a generational talent. In Jay Kelly, Baumbach returns to some of the thornier areas of investigation in his work—the examination of failure, the endless complexities of family, and treacherous journeys of self-discovery. As uniquely embodied by George Clooney as the title character, and Adam Sandler as his endlessly loyal manager, we experience both the euphoria and pain of a creative life lived in the public eye. Co-written with Emily Mortimer and featuring an all-star line-up of acting talent, this is an "insiders" view that invites us all along for the ride.
2025. USA. Directed by Noah Baumbach. Screenplay by Baumbach, Emily Mortimer. With George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern. DCP courtesy Netflix. 132 min.
Tickets
$10 Hammer members | $20 general admission
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General admission tickets go on sale Thursday, November 20 at 11 a.m.
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Ticketing: Limit 2 tickets per customer. Your seat(s) will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket(s) at the box office. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. No late seating; any unclaimed tickets will be released at 7:20 p.m. No refunds and no exchanges. Post-screening guests are subject to change.
Member Benefit: Subject to availability, Hammer Members can choose their preferred seats. Members receive priority ticketing until 15 minutes before the program. Learn more about membership.
Parking: Self-parking is available under the museum. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. There is an $8 flat rate after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends.
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