one of those movies matthew lillard was definitely supposed to be in
Cinemas
Directed by Allan Moyle
Empire Records
An atmospheric, rewatchable comedy.
Comedy
Drama
Romance
1995
1h 30m
3.6(280k)via LetterboxdLiv Tyler + 4 more
The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.
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6What people say
oh to be a hot, well-dressed teen who works at a record store and gets to dance around with my friends on the rooftop whilst the best song ever recorded — this is the day by the the — plays in the background
Why don't part time jobs like these exist in real life?
Common questions
What is Empire Records about?+
A group of eccentric teenagers working at an independent music store spend a chaotic day bonding with each other and their manager while trying to save the shop from being bought by a major chain.
Who directed Empire Records?+
Empire Records was directed by Allan Moyle, a filmmaker known for capturing 1990s youth subculture and anti-establishment themes.
