Adam Sandler & George Clooney's 'Jay Kelly' Gets Standing Ovation in Venice

If Jay Kellywasn't already on your radar, then it might be now, as the Netflix comedy-drama earned a thunderous reaction at the Venice Film Festival. The coming-of-age film had its world premiere at the 82nd edition of the star-studded event on Aug. 28, 2025, with festivalgoers giving director Noah Baumbach, lead co-stars Adam Sandler and George Clooney, and the rest of the cast and crew a lengthy standing ovation when the lights came up after the screening, which further added to the Oscar buzz surrounding the feature.
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