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Clearcut

1991·Movie
1h 38min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–83%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–83%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The violence has begun.

A white lawyer finds his values shaken when he is paired with an angry Indigenous activist who insists on kidnapping the head of a logging company to teach him the price of his destruction.
Indigenous IssuesEnvironmentalismKidnappingPolitical ThrillerPsychological DramaCrimeCanadian CinemaMoral Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Ryszard Bugajski, William Spahic, Ian McDougall
Written by:
Shelley Gillen, Robert Forsyth, M.T. Kelly
Produced by:
Shelley Gillen, Deirdre Bowen, Tina Gerussi
Composed by:
Andy Malcolm, Donald Quan, Dino Pigat

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Clearcut

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clearcut legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+KanopyFlixHouseShudderNight Flight+Fandor

Clearcut is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, FlixHouse, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Clearcut worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Clearcut rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Clearcut?

1 h 38 min

Clearcut runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Clearcut based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Clearcut in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Clearcut?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Clearcut in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Clearcut use?

Cold-Blooded TortureCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveCrusading LawyerDriven to SuicideEco-TerroristThe End... Or Is It?God in Human FormSecret Test of CharacterFingoreKarma HoudiniPacifism Breaking PointMagical Native Americanand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Clearcut, including Cold-Blooded Torture, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Crusading Lawyer.