Clay Pigeons (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, Clay Pigeons is a comedy and crime film directed by David Dobkin, running about 104 minutes. “Some killers are strange, some are deranged, and some are just plain psycho.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with their sexual affairs. Clay inadvertently befriends a serial killer named Lester Long, who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."
Who’s in it. Clay Pigeons stars Joaquin Phoenix as Clay Bidwell, Vince Vaughn as Lester Long, Janeane Garofalo as Agent Dale Shelby and Gregory Sporleder as Earl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Clay Pigeons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Clay Pigeons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clay Pigeons tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clay Pigeons (1998)?
- In US, Clay Pigeons 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 Clay Pigeons worth watching?
- Clay Pigeons holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clay Pigeons?
- Clay Pigeons stars Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo, Gregory Sporleder and Georgina Cates.
- When was Clay Pigeons released?
- Clay Pigeons was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.