Chasing Amy (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, Chasing Amy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kevin Smith, running about 114 minutes. “It's not who you love. It's how.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.
Who’s in it. Chasing Amy stars Ben Affleck as Holden McNeil, Joey Lauren Adams as Alyssa Jones, Jason Lee as Banky Edwards and Dwight Ewell as Hooper LaMont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Chasing Amy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Amy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Amy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chasing Amy (1997)?
- In US, Chasing Amy is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chasing Amy worth watching?
- Chasing Amy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chasing Amy?
- Chasing Amy stars Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell and Jason Mewes.
- When was Chasing Amy released?
- Chasing Amy was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.