Clean (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Clean is a drama film directed by Olivier Assayas, running about 111 minutes. “When you don't have a choice, you change.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After she ends up in prison and loses custody of her son, a woman struggles to assimilate outside her former life and remain clean long enough to regain custody of her son.
Who’s in it. Clean stars Maggie Cheung as Emily Wang, Nick Nolte as Albrecht Hauser, Béatrice Dalle as Elena and Jeanne Balibar as Irène Paolini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Clean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clean (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clean worth watching?
- Clean holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clean?
- Clean stars Maggie Cheung, Nick Nolte, Béatrice Dalle, Jeanne Balibar and Don McKellar.
- When was Clean released?
- Clean was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.