Name: The Clearing
Director: Pieter Jan Brugge
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: PT1h 35mM
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola, Matt Craven

Question 1

What is The Clearing (2004) about?

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When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.

Question 2

Who stars in The Clearing?

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The Clearing stars Robert Redford (Wayne Hayes), Helen Mirren (Eileen Hayes), Willem Dafoe (Arnold Mack), Alessandro Nivola (Tim Hayes), Matt Craven (Ray Fuller). The film was directed by Pieter Jan Brugge.

Question 3

How long is The Clearing?

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The Clearing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Question 4

Is The Clearing worth watching?

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The Clearing holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 44. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Clearing?

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