Clean Slate (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1994, Clean Slate is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 107 minutes. “It's a day he'll never forget. Until tomorrow.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Pogue is a private eye with a problem: every morning when he wakes up, he has total amnesia, waking up with a 'blank slate'. Since he is in the middle of a hot investigation and has a developing romance, this is less than convenient.

Who’s in it. Clean Slate stars Dana Carvey as Maurice L. Pogue, Valeria Golino as Sarah Novak / Beth Holly, James Earl Jones as John Dolby and Kevin Pollak as Rosenheim, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Clean Slate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clean Slate page.

If you liked it. Fans of Clean Slate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Clean Slate (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clean Slate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Clean Slate worth watching?
Clean Slate holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Clean Slate?
Clean Slate stars Dana Carvey, Valeria Golino, James Earl Jones, Kevin Pollak and Michael Gambon.
When was Clean Slate released?
Clean Slate was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.