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The Clearing

2004Movie1 h 35 minR

DramaMystery
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic605.8Rotten Tomatoes44%32%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Kidnapping Drama
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Suburban Angst
  • Character-Driven
  • Tense Negotiation
  • Betrayal and Deceit
  • Class Conflict
  • Redemption Story

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Pieter Jan Brugge
Written by
Pieter Jan Brugge, Justin Haythe
Produced by
Pieter Jan Brugge, Palmer West, Jonah Smith
Music by
Craig Armstrong

Everyone

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Facts

July 2, 2004 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
July 2, 2004
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$13 million
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Why Couldn't You Be Different?, Driven to Suicide, Vomit Indiscretion Shot +7

  • Why Couldn't You Be Different?
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Pop-Cultural Osmosis
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Actor Allusion
  • Red Herring
  • Bottle Episode
  • Shout-Out

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