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1997 · 114 min · R

Chasing Amy

Directed by Kevin Smith · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Chasing Amy (1997) is a Comedy film, directed by Kevin Smith set in Red Bank and New York City during the 1990s. It runs 114 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing and friendship run throughout.

Composer
David Pirner
Cinematography
David Klein
Cast
Ben AffleckJoey Lauren AdamsJason LeeKing Mustafa ObafemiJason MewesKevin SmithEthan SupleeScott Mosier

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Red BankNew York City
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFriendship
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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