10 Movies and TV Shows Similar to Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Description: Clerks is the foundational film in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, just like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Both films feature the iconic duo Jay and Silent Bob, and share a similar low-budget, dialogue-heavy style. The themes of slacker culture, pop culture references, and crude humor are prevalent in both.

Fact: Clerks was famously shot in black and white due to budget constraints. Kevin Smith maxed out several credit cards to finance the film. The film was shot at the actual convenience store where Smith worked.

Description: Mallrats is another entry in the View Askewniverse, featuring Jay and Silent Bob in supporting roles. Like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, it's filled with pop culture references, crude humor, and a focus on slacker protagonists. The film also shares a similar comedic tone and visual style.

Fact: Mallrats was a box office flop but gained a cult following on home video. Stan Lee makes a cameo appearance in the film. The film was originally intended to be set during Christmas.

Description: While more dramatic than Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Chasing Amy shares the same universe and features Jay and Silent Bob in supporting roles. Both films explore relationships and feature Smith's signature dialogue-heavy style. The film also includes meta-references to comic book culture.

Fact: The film won two Independent Spirit Awards. Joey Lauren Adams' performance was highly praised. The title references Holden McNeil's inability to 'catch' Alyssa.

Description: While not a Kevin Smith film, Super Troopers shares the same raunchy, absurdist humor and features a group of slacker characters similar to Jay and Silent Bob. Both films became cult classics and spawned sequels due to fan demand.

Fact: The film was made by comedy troupe Broken Lizard. It was shot in 23 days. The opening scene was filmed without permission from the state of New York.

Description: This is the direct predecessor to Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, featuring the same titular characters on another adventure. Both films are meta-commentaries on Hollywood and feature numerous cameos. The humor, tone, and self-referential nature are nearly identical.

Fact: The film features cameos from nearly every major character in the View Askewniverse. It was originally conceived as a Bluntman and Chronic movie. The film includes references to many of Smith's previous works.

Description: Clerks II continues the story of Dante and Randal, with Jay and Silent Bob playing supporting roles. Like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, it features crude humor, pop culture references, and themes of arrested development. Both films also deal with characters facing middle age.

Fact: The film was shot in color, unlike the original. It features a memorable donkey show sequence. The film was well-received by critics, unlike many of Smith's other sequels.

Description: While not part of the View Askewniverse, Zack and Miri shares Smith's signature raunchy humor and dialogue-driven storytelling. Like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, it features characters in absurd situations and includes meta-humor about filmmaking.

Fact: The film marked Seth Rogen's first leading role in a non-Judd Apatow production. The title caused marketing problems for the film. It was filmed in Pittsburgh, standing in for Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

Description: Clerks III, like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, is a meta-sequel that reflects on Smith's career and the legacy of his characters. Both films deal with aging characters and feature self-referential humor about filmmaking and fandom.

Fact: The film was inspired by Smith's real-life heart attack. It returns to black-and-white cinematography for certain sequences. The film serves as a conclusion to the Clerks trilogy.

Description: Tusk represents Smith's venture into horror, but still features his trademark humor and includes a cameo from Johnny Depp as a quirky detective. Like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, it's self-aware and features bizarre, over-the-top scenarios.

Fact: The film was inspired by a bizarre Gumtree ad Smith discussed on his podcast. It's the first in Smith's 'True North' trilogy. The film's premise was crowdsourced from Smith's podcast listeners.

Description: Yoga Hosers continues Smith's True North trilogy and features Johnny Depp reprising his role from Tusk. Like Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, it's a bizarre, self-referential comedy with niche humor and features characters from Smith's other works.

Fact: The film stars Smith's daughter Harley Quinn Smith. It was widely panned by critics. The film features miniature Nazi sausages as villains.