The Clearing
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Clearing (2004) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-13
Top Cast
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Robert Redford
Wayne Hayes
Helen Mirren
Eileen Hayes
Willem Dafoe
Arnold Mack
Alessandro Nivola
Tim Hayes
Matt Craven
Ray Fuller
Melissa Sagemiller
Jill Hayes
Wendy Crewson
Louise Miller
Larry Pine
Tom Finch
Diana Scarwid
Eva Finch
Elizabeth Ruscio
Cindy Mack
Gwen McGee
Kathleen Duggan
Sarah Koskoff
Lane Hayes
Graciela Marin
Graciela
Mike Pniewski
Kyle Woodward
Geoff McKnight
John Dewitt
Tom Arcuragi
Mr. Schmidt
Audrey Wasilewski
Lisa
Peter Gannon
Agent Elkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pieter Jan Brugge
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Haythe
- Original Score
- Craig Armstrong
- Original Title
- The Clearing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Wildwood Enterprises, Thousand Words
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pieter Jan Brugge
Justin Haythe, Pieter Jan Brugge
Craig Armstrong
Denis Lenoir
Kevin Tent
Palmer West, Jonah Smith, Pieter Jan Brugge, Karen Tenkhoff
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Palmer West
Producer
Jonah Smith
Producer
Justin Haythe
Screenplay
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Pieter Jan Brugge
Producer
Pieter Jan Brugge
Director
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Florence-Isabelle Megginson
Costume Design
Kevin Tent
Editor
Chris Gorak
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clearing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Clearing about?
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.
Who directed The Clearing?
The Clearing was directed by Pieter Jan Brugge.
Who stars in The Clearing?
The principal cast of The Clearing includes Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola, Matt Craven.
When was The Clearing released and how long is it?
The Clearing was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Clearing make at the box office?
The Clearing grossed $12.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Clearing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clearing was composed by Craig Armstrong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Clearing?
The Clearing holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).