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The Clearing Details

2004 Certificate 12
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Wayne and Eileen live the American Dream; they've raised two children and have built up a successful business. Their harmony is suddenly disrupted, however, when Wayne is kidnapped and held for ransom in a remote forest. While Wayne negotiates for his life, Eileen must work with the FBI to secure his release, but as time passes,.. Read more

Starring Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola
Director Pieter Jan Brugge
Genres Thriller

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The Clearing

Wayne and Eileen live the American Dream; they've raised two children and have built up a successful business. Their harmony is suddenly disrupted, however, when Wayne is kidnapped and held for ransom in a remote forest. While Wayne negotiates for his life, Eileen must work with the FBI to secure his release, but as time passes, the couple are forced to reassess their marriage and lives. Can the American Dream survive?

Starring Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola
Director Pieter Jan Brugge
Studio 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 31 mins
Certificate Certificate 12
Genres Thriller
Language DVD: English
Hearing-impaired English
Released DVD: 21 Feb 2005
Production year: 2004
Format DVD
  • Critics' reviews (2) of The Clearing

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  • A virtual masterclass in the craft of acting... mesmerising to watch

    • LA Film Festival
  • Redford gives an Oscar-worthy performance

    • New York Post
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  • 40 out of 50 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Worth a shot!

    Although this became a very confusing at some points but be assured it all comes together at the end. Robert Redford played a great part and so did Helen Mirren.

    If your after sitting and really watching a movie this is the one but remember to pay attention.

      • Mandy from Blackpool, England
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Very enjoyable

    A very good cast, makes this film well worth watching. At one point i thought it was going to be one of thoes films with a stupid ending that leaves you guessing,but no it had quite a good finish. If your a helen Mirren fan then go for it!

      • karen lehwald from West Sussex
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    • Wayne and Eileen live the American Dream; they've raised two children and have built up a successful business. Their harmony is suddenly disrupted, however, when Wayne is kidnapped and held for ...