The Clearing (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2021, The Clearing is a drama and animation film directed by Daniel Robert Hope, running about 12 minutes. “Pride before a fall.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Battling against the wilderness and his own ego, Bill struggles to impress Deb with below-par outdoor skills and shocking behaviour, until their last-ditch camping trip takes a sinister turn.
Who’s in it. The Clearing stars Julian Barratt as Bill, Julia Davis as Deb, Louis Vacula-Ashton as George and Charlotte Morgan as Fish.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Clearing has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clearing (2021)?
- 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 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clearing?
- The Clearing stars Julian Barratt, Julia Davis, Louis Vacula-Ashton and Charlotte Morgan.
- When was The Clearing released?
- The Clearing was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.