Mallrats

Mallrats is a 1995 American buddy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. The film stars Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Claire Forlani, Priscilla Barnes, and Michael Rooker. It is the second film in the View Askewniverse. The film follows two best friends as they retreat to a local mall after being dumped by their girlfriends on the same day. Mallrats had its premiere at the Cineplex Odeon Universal City Cinemas in Universal City, California on October 19, 1995, and was released in the United States on October 20 by Gramercy Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $2.1 million against a $6.1 million budget. It has since garnered a cult following.