The Clearing (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Clearing is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Pieter Jan Brugge, starring Robert Redford, Helen Mirren and Willem Dafoe. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Pieter Jan Brugge
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Clearing About?
The premise of The Clearing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a peaceful wilderness trip, a father and daughter find themselves unexpectedly attacked by a group of flesh-eating undead. They must then depend on their skills and bond to navigate the dangerous situation and fight for survival in the isolated clearing.
The Clearing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ransom
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- wife
- forest
- marriage
- negotiation
- fbi agent
- william penn hotel pittsburgh
- hunting cabin
- cabin
- insane person
- mother in law daughter in law relationship
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- father in law daughter in law relationship
- dancing
- dancer
- tunnel
- train station
- train
- dinner
- shopping
- bus
- car
- dog
- handcuffs
- gun
- snow
- pittsburgh pennsylvania
- grandmother grandson relationship
- grandfather grandson relationship
- cut above eye
- tv news
- eyeglasses
- urination
- tape over mouth
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- reference to hertz
- reference to avis
- bath
- bathtub
- missing person
- detective
- pursuit
- fight
- chase
- male female relationship
- love
- death
- murder
- shooting
Where to Watch The Clearing
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Clearing Cast
Robert Redford leads the cast, with Helen Mirren and Willem Dafoe. Directed by Pieter Jan Brugge.
- Director Pieter Jan Brugge
The Clearing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Clearing 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 5.6
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The Clearing Plot Summary
What happens in The Clearing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wayne Hayes, portrayed by Robert Redford, and his wife Eileen, played by Helen Mirren, appear to be living the epitome of the American dream. They have successfully raised two children and built a thriving business from the ground up, and Wayne looks forward to enjoying a peaceful retirement with Eileen. However, their idyllic life is shattered when Wayne is brazenly kidnapped in broad daylight by his former employee, Arnold Mack, brought to life by Willem Dafoe.
Full summary
The whole story of The Clearing, scene by scene
The Clearing Box Office
The Clearing grossed $12.5 million worldwide. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $6.8 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.5M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $6.8M
The Clearing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Clearing.
How Well Do You Know The Clearing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the actor that plays Wayne Hayes?
Cars in The Clearing
13 cars on screen, including the 2001 Lexus LS 430 and the 1989 Mitsubishi Galant.
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2001 Lexus LS 430 Important role -
1989 Mitsubishi Galant Important role -
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Important role -
Cushman Haulster Minor role
The Clearing Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Расчет” and “Anatomie einer Entführung”.
- Also known as
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- Расчет
- Anatomie einer Entführung
- Anatomie einer Entfuehrung
- In ostaggio
- L'Enlèvement
- Rozrachunek
- La sombra de un secuestro
- Az emberrablás
- Το Ξέφωτο
- הנחטף
- Катарзис
- 赎金危情
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- Kidnapningen
- 클리어링
- Refém de Uma Vida
- Prijeteća čistina
- L’ombra d’un segrest, გაბათილება
- Únos
- Tehdit
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The Clearing FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Clearing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Clearing?
The Clearing runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Clearing released?
The Clearing was released on July 2, 2004.
Who directed The Clearing?
The Clearing was directed by Pieter Jan Brugge.
More films by Pieter Jan Brugge Who is in the cast of The Clearing?
The Clearing stars Robert Redford, Helen Mirren and Willem Dafoe.
Where can I watch The Clearing?
In the US, The Clearing is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Clearing make at the box office?
The Clearing grossed $12.5 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $6.8 million international).
How is The Clearing rated?
The Clearing has 5.8/10 on IMDb and 60 on Metacritic.
Does The Clearing have a post-credit scene?
No. The Clearing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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