Chasing Amy (1997)

Chasing Amy (1997) is an indie romantic dramedy from Kevin Smith that follows two New Jersey comic-book creators, Holden McNeil and his best friend Banky Edwards, whose easygoing partnership is upended when they meet Alyssa Jones, a talented and frank lesbian artist. Holden falls hard for Alyssa and must reconcile his attraction with her sexual identity, while Banky’s jealousy and Holden’s inability to accept Alyssa’s past drive the central conflict. Viewers can expect sharp, dialogue-driven scenes, comic-book culture humor, and a mix of raucous laughs and uncomfortable, emotionally raw moments. The film explores themes of love, sexual identity, friendship, jealousy, and the limits of tolerance, trading broad punchlines for candid, often messy conversations about sex and desire. Performances — especially Joey Lauren Adams as Alyssa, Ben Affleck as Holden, and Jason Lee as Banky — ground the story in real feeling, making the picture as much about friendship and self-acceptance as about romance. If you watch Chasing Amy you’ll get a witty, provocative character piece that alternates between comedy and heartbreak, asking uncomfortable questions about whether love can bridge fundamental differences — and showing the personal cost when it can’t. Note: the film contains mature language and adult themes.

Actors: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Ethan Suplee

Director: Kevin Smith

Runtime: 113 min

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

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