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The Clean Up Crew (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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The Clean Up Crew is a 2024 action thriller directed by Jon Keeyes, starring Antonio Banderas as Gabriel, Conor Mullen and Leslie Stratton. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $94,262 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.

IMDb rating
4.2/10
worldwide gross
$94.3K
Echo Score
38
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The Clean Up Crew (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Jon Keeyes
Genres
Action , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Clean Up Crew About?

The premise of The Clean Up Crew without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A crime scene cleanup team finds their lives turned upside down when they discover a suitcase full of money. Now caught in a dangerous game, they must evade a ruthless criminal and corrupt FBI agents while trying to survive a heart-pumping showdown where only one side will emerge victorious.

The Clean Up Crew Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • bound and gagged
  • bare chested male
  • shaved chest
  • brief male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • male nudity
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Cast & crew

The Clean Up Crew Cast & Characters

Antonio Banderas leads the cast as Gabriel, with Conor Mullen as Officer James and Leslie Stratton as Black. Directed by Jon Keeyes; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jon Keeyes

More films directed by Jon Keeyes, best-rated first: Cult Killer, Code Name Banshee, Rogue Hostage and The Survivalist.

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Ratings

The Clean Up Crew Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Clean Up Crew 4.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 38/100, strongest in art & craft (55) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

38 /100

The Clean Up Crew Echo Score Breakdown

The Clean Up Crew delivers sporadic bursts of energy but is undermined by a thin script and disjointed editing. Critics note occasional charm in its quirky dialogue, yet the visual style feels derivative and the violence is rendered meaningless by low‑budget CGI. Performances range from occasional enthusiasm to broadly criticized acting, resulting in limited engagement. Consequently, the film provides little incentive for repeat viewings, leaving a predominantly negative impression despite isolated strengths.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    In terms of cinematography and editing, the film adopts fast cuts and split‑screen techniques that aim for a stylized look but often appear confused and derivative. Critics highlight odd pacing and a lack of visual cohesion, while the low‑budget CGI adds to the uneven aesthetic. Overall, the craft feels inconsistent and fails to elevate the material.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    When assessing acting and character dynamics, the ensemble shows fleeting moments of chemistry, especially from Antonio Banderas, yet most performances are criticized as flat or over‑the‑top. The dialogue attempts deadpan humor but often lands as forced. While a few reviewers note occasional charm, the prevailing view is that character depth is lacking, reducing overall engagement.

  • Story & Flow 35

    The narrative centers on a heist‑style cleanup crew, but the script offers little originality and suffers from uneven pacing. Critics describe the plot as weak, confusing, and derivative of better‑known crime comedies. Though some viewers mention occasional laughs, the overall storyline fails to maintain cohesion or sustained interest, limiting its overall appeal.

  • Sensory Experience 40

    The film provides limited incentive for repeat viewings; its brief moments of energy are outweighed by a thin plot and inconsistent craftsmanship. Reviewers repeatedly note that the humor feels forced and the visual style dated, diminishing lasting appeal. Consequently, the rewatch factor scores low, reflecting minimal enduring entertainment value.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    The film provides limited incentive for repeat viewings; its brief moments of energy are outweighed by a thin plot and inconsistent craftsmanship. Reviewers repeatedly note that the humor feels forced and the visual style dated, diminishing lasting appeal. Consequently, the rewatch factor scores low, reflecting minimal enduring entertainment value.

Plot

The Clean Up Crew Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in The Clean Up Crew from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An uneasy, power‑driven meeting unfolds between Officer James and Gabriel Barrett, a corrupt crime boss who carries himself with a chilling calm. Gabriel is obsessed with the Florentine philosopher Machiavelli, and throughout their tense conversation he drops references to Machiavelli’s ideas, noting that James’s past tactics had a Machiavellian edge. James grows tired of Gabriel’s rambling, but he endures to press for concrete answers and concessions.

Full summary

The whole story of The Clean Up Crew, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

The Clean Up Crew Box Office

The Clean Up Crew grossed $94,262 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$94.3K

International
$94.3K
Videos

The Clean Up Crew Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Guess They're Home
  • Clip Extended Preview
  • Clip Finding The Cash
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Clean Up Crew?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Clean Up Crew Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “تیم پاکسازی” and “Dinero sucio”.

Also known as
  • تیم پاکسازی
  • Dinero sucio
  • گروه پاک‌سازی
  • گروه نظافتچی
  • Les Nettoyeurs
  • Limpeza Perigosa
  • Брудна робота
  • Команда зачистки
  • צוות ניקיון
  • Đội Dọn Dẹp
  • 清场小队
  • Clean Up Crew - Specialisti in lavori sporchi, დასუფთავების სამსახური
+4 more
  • The Clean Up Crew: Dreckige Jobs, saubere Arbeit
  • Ekipa za čišćenje
  • Diners bruts
  • A feltakarító brigád

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FAQ

The Clean Up Crew FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Clean Up Crew, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Clean Up Crew?

The Clean Up Crew runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Clean Up Crew released?

The Clean Up Crew was released on August 20, 2024.

Who directed The Clean Up Crew?

The Clean Up Crew was directed by Jon Keeyes.

More films by Jon Keeyes

Who is in the cast of The Clean Up Crew?

The Clean Up Crew stars Antonio Banderas as Gabriel, Conor Mullen as Officer James and Leslie Stratton as Black, among 17 credited actors.

How much did The Clean Up Crew make at the box office?

The Clean Up Crew grossed $94,262 worldwide.

How is The Clean Up Crew rated?

The Clean Up Crew has 4.2/10 on IMDb and 55% on TMDB.

Does The Clean Up Crew have a post-credit scene?

No. The Clean Up Crew has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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