Mallrats

Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others and take care of their respective nemeses.

Critics found the jokes stale and the film a disappointing follow-up to Clerks, though a few praised its irreverent pop-culture humor and the View Askewniverse expansion.

• the mall is the central location where all the subplots converge and the protagonists wander aimlessly
• references to comics, Sega games, and Jay and Silent Bob link the film to Smith's shared universe
• the buddy characters trade long sarcastic exchanges about their breakups and dating lives

• Clerksshared slacker buddy comedy tones, irreverent pop culture humor, View Askewniverse setting
• Dazed and Confusedshared mall setting, romantic comedy subplot with buddy dynamic, irreverent teen humor
• Fast Times at Ridgemont Highshared aimless young male protagonists, romantic misadventure, gross-out sincere comedy
• Superbadshared buddy comedy dynamic and irreverent sarcastic dialogue

Director

Kevin Smith

Release Date

1995-10-20

Runtime

95 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (1457)

What is Mallrats about?

Two heartbroken slacker pals spend a day at the local mall trying to win back their exes while tangling with eccentric shoppers and rivals.

What is Mallrats like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mallrats as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Mallrats violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mallrats as mild.

What did critics think of Mallrats?

Critics found the jokes stale and the film a disappointing follow-up to Clerks, though a few praised its irreverent pop-culture humor and the View Askewniverse expansion.

Which films are like Mallrats?

Films with a similar feel include Clerks, Dazed and Confused, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Superbad.

How long is Mallrats?

Mallrats runs 95 minutes.

Where can I watch Mallrats?

In United States, Mallrats is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.