The Clockmakers (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2013, The Clockmakers is an animation film directed by Renaud Hallée, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. In this experimental animated short from Renaud Hallée, we travel inside a mysterious mechanism made up entirely of revolving gearwheels, triangles and lines. In this whirling, hypnotic world, dozens of tiny gymnasts leap, somersault and twist through the air. Their spirited acrobatics trigger both narrative and musical sequences that are mesmerizing and, at times, dizzying. Half-figurative and half-abstract, The Clockmakers is a playful creation that is sure to captivate and dazzle its audience.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Clockmakers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Clockmakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clockmakers tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clockmakers (2013)?
- In US, The Clockmakers is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Clockmakers worth watching?
- The Clockmakers holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Clockmakers released?
- The Clockmakers was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.