Clockwise (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, Clockwise is a comedy film directed by Christopher Morahan, running about 96 minutes. “Mr. Stimpson ran his life and everyone else's by the clock. Then one day at 2:09 and 43 seconds... The clock decided to strike back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An uncompromising British school headmaster finds himself beset by one thing going wrong after another.
Who’s in it. Clockwise stars John Cleese as Brian Stimpson, Alison Steadman as Gwenda Stimpson, Penelope Wilton as Pat Garden and Geoffrey Palmer as Headmaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Clockwise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M 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 YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clockwise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clockwise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clockwise (1986)?
- In US, Clockwise 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 Clockwise worth watching?
- Clockwise holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clockwise?
- Clockwise stars John Cleese, Alison Steadman, Penelope Wilton, Geoffrey Palmer and Benjamin Whitrow.
- When was Clockwise released?
- Clockwise was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.