The Clearing (2024): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2024, The Clearing is a drama, science-fiction and thriller film directed by Stephanie Trainer, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. A storm that has been continuing to swell over Appalachia for 5 months with no sign of stopping. While journalist and her colleague are on route to continue ongoing interviews with survivors about strange psychological behavior following the storm, she inexplicably wakes up alone in an empty jeep, parked in a clearing, surrounded only by Appalachian wilderness. After realizing the car will not start, she makes the bold decision to find her way back to civilization on foot, despite being lost. With vivid recurring thoughts and visions of personal childhood trauma manifesting around her, she finds herself unable to leave the woods, instead mysteriously returning to the clearing.

Who’s in it. The Clearing stars Samantha Ainsworth as Theresa, Christina Chickis as Christine, Tom Mirth as Patterson and Andy Pivarnik as Tarasenko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Clearing sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Clearing page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Clearing tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.