IMDb 7.3 2023 HD

Chasing Chasing Amy

Chasing Chasing Amy

2023
Documentary Romance
92 min NR USA
7.667 / 10
7.3 IMDB

CHASING CHASING AMY explores the transformational impact of a ‘90s rom-com on a 12 year old kid from Kansas, coming of age and contending with queer identity. For…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sav Rodgers
Starring
Sav Rodgers / Kevin Smith / Joey Lauren Adams / Scott Mosier / Guinevere Turner / Andrew Ahn / Princess Weekes / Kevin Willmott

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

nostalgic personal analytical heartfelt introspective critical influential formative resonant complex sincere niche

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Mar 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Chasing Chasing Amy' is a deeply moving and intellectually engaging documentary that examines the profound impact of Kevin Smith's 'Chasing Amy' on a young person's journey of self-discovery. Sav Rodgers leads us through his formative years in Kansas,…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Sav Rodgers’ documentary, 'Chasing Chasing Amy', is an earnest attempt to unpack the lasting influence of a 90s rom-com on a young queer life. The premise is strong: how 'Chasing Amy' served as a vital narrative for a…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 21, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A poignant and exceptionally well-crafted documentary, 'Chasing Chasing Amy' is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to shape our understanding of ourselves. Sav Rodgers expertly navigates his personal history, dissecting how Kevin Smith's 'Chasing Amy' became…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Chasing Chasing Amy' offers a fascinating, if at times self-indulgent, look at the power of film. Sav Rodgers’ personal quest to understand the transformative effect of 'Chasing Amy' on his adolescent self is the documentary's driving force. While…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Sav Rodgers’ documentary, 'Chasing Chasing Amy', is a tender and incisive exploration of how a singular piece of 90s cinema can sculpt a young life. Rodgers revisits Kevin Smith's cult classic, not just as a fan, but as…

FAQs

The tone of 'Chasing Chasing Amy' appears to be deeply personal and reflective, given its focus on Sav Rodgers' coming-of-age. It balances a nostalgic appreciation for the original film with a critical examination of its themes and impact. Expect a blend of heartfelt personal narrative, insightful film analysis, and a thoughtful engagement with the complexities of identity and representation within cinema.