Jay Kelly (2025) is a comedy-drama directed by Noah Baumbach and co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer. The film stars George Clooney as Jay Kelly, a famous movie actor facing a reckoning with his past, and Adam Sandler as Ron, his devoted manager. After its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, the film is now streaming worldwide on Netflix. For more on the actor's life and career, see our George Clooney biography.
With an original score by Nicholas Britell and a soundtrack full of classic licensed songs, Jay Kelly has drawn music lovers as well as film fans — much like Mother Mary, another music-focused release. Below you will find the verified facts: the release date, the full cast, the soundtrack details, and the official trailer, all in one place.
Release Date & Cast
Film: Jay Kelly (2025) — comedy-drama
Director: Noah Baumbach
Writers: Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer
Premiere: August 28, 2025, at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (Golden Lion competition)
Theatrical: select US theaters, November 14, 2025
Streaming: worldwide on Netflix from December 5, 2025 — currently streaming. Netflix has used this festival-to-streaming path for other prestige titles, and will use it again for Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.
Cast: George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Adam Sandler (Ron, his manager), Laura Dern (Liz, his publicist), Billy Crudup (Timothy), Riley Keough (Jessica), Grace Edwards (Daisy), Stacy Keach (his estranged father), Jim Broadbent (Peter Schneider), plus Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Emily Mortimer, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge and Charlie Rowe.
Music & Soundtrack
The original score is by Nicholas Britell, known for Moonlight, Succession, If Beale Street Could Talk and Don't Look Up. It is his first collaboration with Noah Baumbach, announced in July 2025.
The soundtrack album, Jay Kelly (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), was released on November 28, 2025 by Netflix Music, with a runtime of 55:01. Advance singles included "Jay Kelly Theme – Quintet" (released August 28, 2025) and "Cinema Theme – Quintet". If you collect film soundtracks, also see our guide to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack.
Licensed songs heard in the film include Jay Ferguson's "Thunder Island", Donatella Rettore's "Kobra", Fleetwood Mac's "Tango in the Night" and Raffaella Carrà's "Rumore" (per NME). One outlet has also reported that the score comprises 33 compositions with cue timings, though that detail is reported only and has not been officially confirmed.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jay Kelly, released on the Netflix YouTube channel, below.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Jay Kelly on Netflix?
Jay Kelly premiered on August 28, 2025 at the Venice International Film Festival, opened in select US theaters on November 14, 2025, and began streaming worldwide on Netflix on December 5, 2025. It is currently streaming.
Who stars in Jay Kelly?
George Clooney stars as Jay Kelly, with Adam Sandler as his manager Ron and Laura Dern as his publicist Liz. The cast also includes Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Emily Mortimer, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge and Charlie Rowe.
Who composed the music for Jay Kelly, and is the soundtrack available to stream?
The original score is by Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, Succession), in his first collaboration with Noah Baumbach. The soundtrack album, Jay Kelly (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), was released by Netflix Music on November 28, 2025 and runs 55:01.
What is Jay Kelly about?
Per Netflix's logline, famous movie actor Jay Kelly and his manager Ron embark on a whirlwind, unexpectedly profound journey across Europe after his mentor's death.
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