Cleverman (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, Cleverman is a drama, crime, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. In the near future, creatures from ancient Aboriginal mythology endowed with extraordinary physical traits have emerged and must coexist with humans. Known as 'Hairypeople' they battle for survival in a world that wants to exploit and destroy them. One young man – The Cleverman – struggles with his own power and the responsibility to unite this divided world, but he must first overcome a deep estrangement from his older brother.
Who’s in it. Cleverman stars Hunter Page-Lochard as Koen West, Iain Glen as Jarrod Slade, Rob Collins as Waruu West and Frances O'Connor as Charlotte Cleary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Cleverman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cleverman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cleverman tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cleverman (2016)?
- In US, Cleverman is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Cleverman worth watching?
- Cleverman holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cleverman?
- Cleverman stars Hunter Page-Lochard, Iain Glen, Rob Collins, Frances O'Connor and Ryan Corr.
- When was Cleverman released?
- Cleverman was released in 2016.