The 4:30 Movie (film)

The 4:30 Movie is an upcoming coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith and distributed by Saban Films, who previously worked with Smith on 2019's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. It is expected to release in summer 2024.

The film stars Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup, Ken Jeong, Jason Lee, Kate Micucci, Method Man, and Smith's daughter Harley Quinn Smith. The story is based on Smith's experiences sneaking into movie theaters as a teenager and his earliest romantic endeavors. It was filmed at Smodcastle Cinemas, a New Jersey movie theater that Smith owns.

Plot
Set in the summer of 1986, the movie follows three teenagers (played by Zajur, Cirillo, and Northrup) who spend their weekends sneaking into their local movie theater. When one of the teens invites the girl of his dreams to come along, the group must learn lessons about life and love.

Cast

 * Nicholas Cirillo
 * Austin Zajur
 * Reed Northrup
 * Justin Long as Stank
 * Jason Lee as Brian's dad
 * Kate Miccuci as Melody's mom
 * Genesis Rodriguez as Usher
 * Diedrich Bader as Damocles
 * Ken Jeong as Manager Mike
 * Rachel Dratch as Brian's mom
 * Sam Richardson as Major Murder
 * Adam Pally as Emo Usher
 * Harley Quinn Smith as Sister Sugar Walls
 * Method Man as Cookie
 * Siena Agudong as Melody Barnegat
 * Betty Aberlin as Mrs. B
 * Logic as Astro Blaster
 * Evelyn Giovine as Jessica Court

Filming
Filming took place at the end of August 2023, which was approved for filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

Release
On April 2, 2024, Smith announced via Instagram that Saban Films has bought distribution rights to the film and a tour will be run throughout the summer, with a nationwide release to follow.