The Clearing (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2004, The Clearing is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Pieter Jan Brugge, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Clearing stars Robert Redford as Wayne Hayes, Helen Mirren as Eileen Hayes, Willem Dafoe as Arnold Mack and Alessandro Nivola as Tim Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Clearing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Clearing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clearing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clearing (2004)?
- In US, The Clearing is available to 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 The Clearing worth watching?
- The Clearing holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clearing?
- The Clearing stars Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola and Matt Craven.
- When was The Clearing released?
- The Clearing was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.