Clue (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1985, Clue is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Jonathan Lynn, running about 94 minutes. “Seven suspects, six weapons, five bodies and three endings.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.
Who’s in it. Clue stars Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock, Tim Curry as Wadsworth, Madeline Kahn as Mrs. White and Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Clue has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.6M 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clue (1985)?
- In US, Clue 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 Clue worth watching?
- Clue holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Clue?
- Clue stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd and Michael McKean.
- When was Clue released?
- Clue was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.