Where to start
Clerks
2 versions · originally a film, 1994
Themes: Workplace dissatisfaction, Existential ennui, Youth culture, Coming-of-age, Customer service.
Kevin Smith’s Clerks franchise captures the unfiltered, deadpan absurdity of navigating mundane retail life through the eyes of two cynical, pop-culture-obsessed friends.
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Clerks (1994)
The original movie
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Film · 1994
The 1994 Clerks film serves as the definitive, low-budget indie touchstone that establishes the iconic dynamic between Dante and Randal while showcasing the raw, conversational wit of their aimless daily shift.
2000 series
Clerks
Kevin Smith · Series · 2000
The 2000 Clerks television adaptation translates the original’s grounded retail banter into an animated format, offering a stylized, surreal expansion of the duo's persistent struggle against their monotonous, soul-crushing work environment.
Common questions
Is Clerks the movie related to the Clerks tv show?
The Clerks tv show from 2000 is based on the 1994 Clerks movie. While they share the same title and setting, the series functions as an animated expansion of the world established in the original film.
What order should I watch Clerks in?
You should start with the 1994 Clerks movie to understand the characters and the setting. After finishing the film, you can proceed to the 2000 Clerks tv show, which continues the narrative universe established in the initial production.
How long is the original Clerks movie?
The original Clerks movie released in 1994 has a runtime of 92 minutes. This feature film serves as the primary source material for the subsequent Clerks tv show produced in 2000.
Is the Clerks tv show a direct sequel to the movie?
The Clerks tv show is an adaptation of the Clerks movie. It utilizes the established premise of the 1994 film as the foundation for its animated stories, rather than acting as a direct chronological sequel to the live-action events.