Chasing Amy (1997)
It's not who you love. It's how.
Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.
Director: Kevin Smith
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: April 4, 1997
Cast
- Ben Affleck - Holden McNeil
- Joey Lauren Adams - Alyssa Jones
- Jason Lee - Banky Edwards
- Dwight Ewell - Hooper LaMont
- Jason Mewes - Jay
- Kevin Smith - Silent Bob
- Ethan Suplee - Fan
- Scott Mosier - Collector
- Casey Affleck - Little Kid
- Matt Damon - Shawn Oran
Screenplay
- Kevin Smith (Screenplay)
Music: David Pirner
Cinematography: David Klein
Editing: Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier
Production: View Askew Productions, Miramax
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $250,000
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
coming out, new jersey, love of one's life, bisexuality, menage a trois, comic book, comic-strip artist, best friend, lgbt, lesbian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chasing Amy about?
- Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.
- Who directed Chasing Amy?
- Chasing Amy was directed by Kevin Smith.
- Who stars in Chasing Amy?
- Chasing Amy stars Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith.
- How long is Chasing Amy?
- Chasing Amy has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Chasing Amy?
- Chasing Amy is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Chasing Amy?
- Chasing Amy had a budget of $250,000.
- How much did Chasing Amy gross?
- Chasing Amy grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Chasing Amy produced?
- Chasing Amy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Chasing Amy?
- The themes of Chasing Amy include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Friendship and Bonds.