The 4:30 Movie (film) explained

Director:	Kevin Smith
Cinematography:	Yaron Levy
Editing:	Kevin Smith
Music:	Bear McCreary
Distributor:	Saban Films
Runtime:	88 minutes^[1]
Country:	United States
Language:	English

The 4:30 Movie is an upcoming American semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It stars Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup, Siena Agudong, and Ken Jeong. The story is loosely based on Smith's experiences sneaking into movie theaters as a teenager and his earliest romantic endeavors.^[2] It is expected to be released on September 13, 2024, by Saban Films.

Production

Filming

Filming took place at the end of August 2023, which was approved for filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.^[3] It was filmed at Smodcastle Cinemas, a New Jersey movie theater that Smith co-owns.^[4]

Release

Saban Films acquired distribution rights and a tour is planned to run throughout the summer in the United States, with a nationwide release to follow.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: July 26, 2024. The 4:30 Movie (15) . July 28, 2024 . British Board of Film Classification.
2. https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/kevin-smith-the-430-movie-trailer-1235030460/#:~:text=Kevin%20Smith%20has%20often%20blurred,most%20personal%20film%20to%20date.”
3. Web site: The 4:30 Movie: Kevin Smith set to shoot his new film with a SAG waiver. EJ Tangonan. JoBlo. August 4, 2023. April 3, 2024.
4. Web site: Hamman . Cody . 2024-07-24 . Kevin Smith unveils The 4:30 Movie poster, confirms trailer is coming next Monday . 2024-07-25 . JoBlo.
5. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-04-02 . Kevin Smith Comedy 'The 4:30 Movie' Acquired By Saban Films . 2024-04-02 . Deadline Hollywood. en-US.
6. Web site: NJ.com . Amy Kuperinsky NJ Advance Media for . 2024-04-02 . Kevin Smith's 'The 4:30 Movie,' filmed at N.J. movie theater he owns, gets pickup . 2024-04-02 . . en.