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By Billie Melissa

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Noah Baumbach's latest collaboration with Netflix hits the platform this Friday, with the streaming debut of "Jay Kelly", a reflective but humor-filled study of the life of the titular fictional movie star, played by George Clooney.

Clooney is joined by co-stars Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Emily Mortimer, Greta Gerwig, Grace Edwards, Riley Keough and Jim Broadbent.

"Jay Kelly" premiered at this year's Venice Film Festival and is now heading for its home release following a short, limited theatrical run.

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Along with the film, a short "making of" documentary will be available to stream, titled "The Making of Jay Kelly", which lands on Netflix on December 5.

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READ: INTERVIEW: Noah Baumbach on Movies, Mortality and Crafting Hollywood on Screen in 'Jay Kelly'

'Jay Kelly' – How to Watch

"Jay Kelly" will be available on Netflix from Midnight Pacific Time (PT) on December 5, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET).

A Netflix subscription is required to stream "Jay Kelly". A standard subscription with ads is $7.99 per month, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $17.99 per month.

What Time Does 'Jay Kelly' Come Out?

"Jay Kelly" will debut on Netflix at Midnight (PT) on December 5, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET).

The "Jay Kelly" release time will be different depending on the time zone:

December 5

• BRT: 4:00 am
• BST: 8:00 am
• CEST: 9:00 am
• IST: 12:30 pm
• JST: 4:00 pm
• AET: 5:00 pm
• NZDT: 7:00 pm

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'Jay Kelly' Release Date

"Jay Kelly" is available to stream on Netflix on December 5, 2025.

What Will Happen in 'Jay Kelly'?

The official synopsis for "Jay Kelly" reads:

JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor, Jay Kelly (George Clooney), as he embarks on a journey of self discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler). Poignant and humor filled, epic and intimate, JAY KELLY is pitched at the intersection of life's regrets and notable glories.

(as per Netflix)

Who Is in 'Jay Kelly'?

• George Clooney
• Adam Sandler
• Laura Dern
• Billy Crudup
• Riley Keough
• Grace Edwards
• Stacy Keach
• Jim Broadbent
• Patrick Wilson
• Eve Hewson
• Greta Gerwig
• Alba Rohrwacher
• Josh Hamilton
• Lenny Henry
• Emily Mortimer
• Nicôle Lecky
• Thaddea Graham
• Isla Fisher
• Louis Partridge
• Charlie Rowe

READ: New on Netflix: Full List of Movies, Shows Hitting the Streaming Platform in December 2025

Will 'Jay Kelly' Be Available in Theaters?

"Jay Kelly" will have a limited theatrical release from November 14, 2025.

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