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Mallrats (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mallrats is a 1995 romantic comedy directed by Kevin Smith, starring Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty and Jeremy London. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
58%
worldwide gross
$2.1M
Metascore
41
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Mallrats (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Kevin Smith
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Mallrats About?

The premise of Mallrats without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After experiencing heartbreak, two friends, T.S. and Brodie, seek solace in their favorite mall. Their plans for comfort are disrupted when they find their former girlfriends involved in a bizarre dating show. Determined to thwart the broadcast and win back their exes, the two friends devise a plan, all while trying to avoid the attention of a protective and formidable father.

Mallrats Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • mall
  • dumped by girlfriend
  • masturbation
  • view askewniverse
  • blonde
  • public humiliation
  • sex in public
  • sex tape
  • grappling hook
  • sequel mentioned during end credits
  • videotaped sex
  • sex studies
+38 more
  • chocolate
  • sex in an elevator
  • sex with a minor
  • oral sex
  • changing room
  • promiscuous woman
  • cigarette smoking
  • female nudity
  • teenage girl
  • nudity
  • scantily clad female
  • silent bob character
  • stan lee character
  • jay character
  • neo screwball comedy
  • handcuffed man
  • besteirol
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • coca cola
  • prequel
  • statutory rape
  • reference to wonder woman
  • reference to mighty mouse
  • reference to mr. toad
  • reference to burt reynolds
  • reference to mick jagger
  • reference to doctor doom
  • reference to peter parker
  • reference to gwen stacy
  • reference to the green goblin
  • reference to richard dawson
  • reference to rush limbaugh
  • reference to pat sajak
  • british actor plays an american character
  • cameo appearance
  • overweight guy
  • jay and silent bob characters
  • satire comedy
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Cast & crew

Mallrats Cast

Jason Lee leads the cast, with Shannen Doherty and Jeremy London. Directed by Kevin Smith.

From the director

More from Kevin Smith

More films directed by Kevin Smith, best-rated first: Clerks, Chasing Amy, The 4:30 Movie and Clerks II.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mallrats Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mallrats 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Plot

Mallrats Plot Summary

What happens in Mallrats from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film is set in the lively suburbs of New Jersey, where we follow TS Quint as he arrives at the home of his girlfriend, Brandi Svenning, eager to embark on a road trip to Florida. Sadly, Brandi informs him in the driveway that she cannot join him; her father has asked her to fill in for a contestant on his television dating show, which is a lackluster version of The Dating Game. The previous contestant met a tragic fate—her obsessive swimming resulted in a brain embolism after Quint’s offhand comment about her.

Full summary

The whole story of Mallrats, scene by scene

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Box office

Mallrats Box Office

Mallrats grossed $2.1 million worldwide.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.1M

US & Canada
$2.1M
Videos

Mallrats Trailers & Videos

13 videos: 1 trailer, 5 clips and 7 featurettes.

All 13 videos
Original Trailer
  • Clip Clip
  • Clip Double Dumped
  • Clip Brodie Introduces TS to Jay & Silent Bob
  • Clip Stan Lee Gives Dating Advice
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mallrats?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

What is the main reason for TS Quint's conflict with his girlfriend Brandi?

Cars

Cars in Mallrats

11 cars on screen, including the 1982 Mercury Marquis Colony Park and the 1992 Ford Econoline.

All 11 cars
  • 1982 Mercury Marquis Colony Park in Mallrats 1982 Mercury Marquis Colony Park Important role
  • 1992 Ford Econoline in Mallrats 1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Country Squire in Mallrats 1983 Ford LTD Country Squire Minor role
  • 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Mallrats 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Mallrats Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “Les Glandeurs” and “Mallrats - Kaufhausclique in Liebesnöten”.

Also known as
  • Les Glandeurs
  • Mallrats - Kaufhausclique in Liebesnöten
  • Jay and Silent Bob 2 - Mallrats
  • Mall Rats
  • 몰래츠
  • Generazione X
  • Os Malucos do Centro
  • Тусовщики из супермаркета
  • Aylak Fareler
  • Shop-show
  • 耍酷一族
  • Flákači
+13 more
  • מהומה בקניון
  • Barrados no Shopping
  • Кибици в мола
  • Szczury z supermarketu, უსაქმურები
  • Khi Bị Bồ Đá
  • Les flâneurs
  • Häiriköt
  • Parduotuvių slunkiai
  • Banda en Fuga (Mallrats)
  • Тусовщики з супермаркету
  • モール・ラッツ
  • Štakori iz trgovačkog centra
  • Șobolanii centrului comercial

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FAQ

Mallrats FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mallrats, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mallrats?

Mallrats runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Mallrats released?

Mallrats was released on October 20, 1995.

Who directed Mallrats?

Mallrats was directed by Kevin Smith.

More films by Kevin Smith

Who is in the cast of Mallrats?

Mallrats stars Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty and Jeremy London.

How much did Mallrats make at the box office?

Mallrats grossed $2.1 million worldwide.

How is Mallrats rated?

Mallrats has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Mallrats have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Mallrats has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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