Cleaner (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6

Cleaner poster

Released in 2007, Cleaner is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 88 minutes. “Solving a crime can be dirty work” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Single father and former cop Tom Cutler has an unusual occupation: he cleans up death scenes. But when he's called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shooting, Cutler is shocked to learn he may have unknowingly erased crucial evidence, entangling himself in a dirty criminal cover-up.

Who’s in it. Cleaner stars Samuel L. Jackson as Tom Cutler, Ed Harris as Eddie Lorenzo, Eva Mendes as Ann Norcut and Luis Guzmán as Det. Jim Vargas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cleaner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cleaner page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cleaner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cleaner (2007)?
In US, Cleaner is available to stream on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cleaner worth watching?
Cleaner holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cleaner?
Cleaner stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Eva Mendes, Luis Guzmán and Keke Palmer.
When was Cleaner released?
Cleaner was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.