Clerks (1994)

Comedy
→ Influenced 7 films ← Inspired by 4 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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← Inspired By

Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)1
 Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing (1989)2
 Slacker
Slacker (1990)3

→ Influenced

Mallrats
Mallrats (1995)4
 I Like Movies
I Like Movies (2022)5
 Chasing Amy
Chasing Amy (1997)6
 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)7
 Superbad
Superbad (2007)8

Sources

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

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