Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- raunchy
- witty
- cult movie night
- comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics found the fan-focused nostalgia and occasional warmth appealing to devoted Kevin Smith followers but viewed the crude, self-referential comedy as uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on rebooting Bluntman and Chronic while repeatedly invoking the earlier Jay and Silent Bob films and their fandom.
Returning characters, cameo appearances, and View Askewniverse references directly target longtime Kevin Smith viewers.
Jay's cannabis-linked comic persona and vulgar humor are balanced by his discovery of fatherhood and relationship with Milly.
Jay and Silent Bob travel to Hollywood to stop a new Bluntman and Chronic movie after their names and rights are signed away.
Films like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and why
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
stoner buddy comedy, irreverent humor, comic-book parody, and raunchy outsider energy
Clerks II
crude meta-comedy, pop-culture satire, and Kevin Smith's interconnected fictional universe
Pineapple Express
stoner humor, Hollywood satire, and affectionate fan-service comedy
Bowfinger
self-referential filmmaking jokes, ensemble cameos, and raunchy buddy comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Smith
- Release Date
- 2019-10-15
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (630)
Cast
- Jason Mewes
- Kevin Smith
- Harley Quinn Smith
- Aparna Brielle
- Shannon Elizabeth
- Brian O'Halloran
- Jason Lee
- Ben Affleck
- Joey Lauren Adams
- Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jay and Silent Bob Reboot about?
- Two Jersey stoners race to derail a Hollywood reboot while an unexpected daughter gives their chaotic road trip a heartfelt purpose.
- What is Jay and Silent Bob Reboot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Jay and Silent Bob Reboot violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as mild.
- What did critics think of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot?
- Critics found the fan-focused nostalgia and occasional warmth appealing to devoted Kevin Smith followers but viewed the crude, self-referential comedy as uneven.
- Which films are like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot?
- Films with a similar feel include Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II, Pineapple Express, and Bowfinger.
- How long is Jay and Silent Bob Reboot?
- Jay and Silent Bob Reboot runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jay and Silent Bob Reboot?
- In United States, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
