Mallrats
“They're not there to shop. They're not there to work. They're just there.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-31
Top Cast
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Jason Lee
Brodie
Jeremy London
T.S. Quint
Shannen Doherty
Rene
Claire Forlani
Brandi
Ben Affleck
Shannon
Joey Lauren Adams
Gwen
Renée Humphrey
Tricia
Kevin Smith
Silent Bob
Jason Mewes
Jay
Ethan Suplee
Willam
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Priscilla Barnes
Ivannah
Michael Rooker
Svenning
Sven-Ole Thorsen
La Fours
Carol Banker
Security Guard
Steven Blackwell
Arresting Cop #2
Kyle Boe
Pull Toy Kid
David Brinkley
TV Executive #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.35x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Smith
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Mallrats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Alphaville Films, View Askew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Ira Newborn
David Klein
Paul Dixon
Sean Daniel, Scott Mosier, Caldecot Chubb, James Jacks
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Daniel
Producer
Scott Mosier
Producer
David Klein
Director of Photography
Paul Dixon
Editor
Dina Lipton
Production Design
Kevin Smith
Director
Kevin Smith
Writer
James Jacks
Producer
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Dana Allyson
Costume Design
Robert Apisa
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mallrats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mallrats about?
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.
Who directed Mallrats?
Mallrats was directed by Kevin Smith.
Who stars in Mallrats?
The principal cast of Mallrats includes Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck.
When was Mallrats released and how long is it?
Mallrats was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mallrats?
Mallrats had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.35 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mallrats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mallrats was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mallrats?
Mallrats holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).