The 4:30 Movie
In the summer of 1986, three teenage best friends sneak into a local multiplex for their weekly movie fix, but when one of them brings the girl of his dreams, their friendship—and hearts—are tested by the chaos of first love and growing up.
“When real life sucks, REEL life rules!”
Synopsis
In the summer of 1986, three sixteen‑year‑old friends spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at a local multiplex. One of the boys also invites the girl he is interested in to see the latest comedy, and each teen learns more about life and love.
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Edited by Kevin SmithShot by Yaron LevyScored by Bear MccrearyDesigned by Robert Holtzman
Box Office
2024 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.0× its budget
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$2K
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Cast & Crew
47 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Austin Zajur
as Brian David
Kate Micucci
as Melody's Mom
Ming Chen
as China Taste Boss
Method Man
as Cookie
Betty Aberlin
as Mrs. B
Siena Agudong
as Melody Barnegat
Reed Northrup
as Belly
Nicholas Cirillo
as Burny
Ralph Garman
as Mad Brad Woodland
Sam Richardson
as Major Murder
Ken Jeong
as Manager Mike
Genesis Rodriguez
as Hot Usher
Supporting cast
27Justin Long
as Stank
Jason Lee
as Brian's Dad
Rachel Dratch
as Brian's Mom
Adam Pally
as Emo Usher
Harley Quinn Smith
as Sister Sugar Walls
Logic
as Astro Blaster
Jason Mewes
as A John
Jason Biggs
as Construction Worker
Evelyn Giovine
as Jessica Court
Morgan Bluestein
as Teenage Movie Goer
Aaron Shuf
as Kid on Concession Line
Brian O Halloran
Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
as Sister Black Eye
Ernest O Donnell
as Detective
Jenny Mollen
as Roach Coach Owner
Meredith Starkman
as Randi
Diedrich Bader
as Damocles
John Willyung
as Audience Guy
Ava Viola
as The Hallway Attack Sister #1
Marlowe Fink
as The Hallway Attack Sister #2
Cate Finck
as The Hallway Attack Sister #3
Scottie Digiacomo
as Theater Mother (uncredited)
Bobby Favoretto
as Theatre Customer (uncredited)
Shane Kalman
as 70s Priest (uncredited)
Benjamin Read
as Movie Goer (uncredited)
Jeff Anderson
as Dad on Concession Stand
Rosario Dawson
as Melody's Aunt
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