Clerks (1994)

Comedy Directed by Kevin Smith
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and deal with their love lives.

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Influenced By

  1. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
    "Kevin Smith's debut film features dialogue-driven scenes and character dynamics reminiscent of Mamet's work, reflecting the influence of "Glengarry Glen Ross."" Fandom source
  2. Do the Right Thing (1989)
    "Spike Lee's film influenced *Clerks*' structure, focusing on a single day in a specific neighborhood." Far Out Magazine source
  3. Slacker (1990)
    "Richard Linklater's film inspired Smith to become a filmmaker and set his stories in familiar settings." Kevin Smith Wikipedia
  4. She's Gotta Have It (1986)
    "Kevin Smith's debut is in the She's Gotta Have It tradition: black-and-white, $27,000 budget, single neighborhood, deeply talky — Lee's film proved this was viable." source
  5. Bottle Rocket (1993)
    "Kevin Smith's indie film about two friends working in a convenience store inspired *Bottle Rocket*'s focus on friendship and everyday life." 25 years ago, Wes Anderson’s Bottle Rocket was the start of something great Stephen Silver Tilt Magazine

Influenced

  1. Mallrats (1995)
    "Directed by Kevin Smith, "Mallrats" is the second film in the View Askewniverse, following "Clerks." It continues the exploration of slacker culture and features recurring characters Jay and Silent Bob." Mallrats Wikipedia
  2. I Like Movies (2022)
    "This film draws inspiration from "Clerks" and other retail-work staples of the video store era. It reflects the influence of "Clerks" in its setting and character dynamics." I Like Movies Wikipedia
  3. Chasing Amy (1997)
    "Smith's own debut film laid the groundwork for his storytelling style. The camaraderie and dialogue-driven scenes in "Clerks" influenced the character interactions in "Chasing Amy."" Clerks %28film%29 Wikipedia
  4. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
    "Also directed by Kevin Smith, this film is the fifth in the View Askewniverse and centers on the titular characters introduced in "Clerks." It features numerous references to Smith's earlier works, including "Clerks."" Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Wikipedia
  5. Superbad (2007)
    "Seth Rogen, co-writer and actor in "Superbad," has cited "Clerks" as a significant influence on his work, particularly in terms of its candid and explicit humor." Far Out Magazine source
  6. The Big Lebowski (1998)
    "Kevin Smith's debut film about two convenience store workers shares the irreverent humor and focus on everyday life found in *The Big Lebowski*." 10 Quirky Comedies To Watch If You Like The Big Lebowski Ben Sherlock ScreenRant

Clerks (1994), directed by Kevin Smith, was inspired by 5 earlier films — including Glengarry Glen Ross, Do the Right Thing, and Slacker — and has been cited as an influence on 6 later works, such as Mallrats, I Like Movies, and Chasing Amy. Check out the citations below.