Clockwise
“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.”
Synopsis
School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.
Top Cast
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John Cleese
Brian Stimpson
Penelope Wilton
Pat Garden
Alison Steadman
Gwenda Stimpson
Stephen Moore
Mr. John Jolly
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Ellie Trellis
Benjamin Whitrow
Headmaster
Geoffrey Palmer
Headmaster
Michael Aldridge
Prior
Sharon Maiden
Laura Wisely
Penny Leatherbarrow
Woman Teacher
Howard Lloyd-Lewis
Ted
Jonathan Bowater
Clint
Mark Bunting
Studious Boy
Robert Wilkinson
Streaker
John Bardon
Ticket Collector
Mark Burdis
Glen Scully
Nadia Sawalha
Mandy Kostakis
Dickie Arnold
Man at Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Frayn
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Clockwise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Morahan
Michael Frayn
George Fenton
John Coquillon
Peter Boyle
Michael Codron, Nat Cohen, Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Codron
Producer
Michael Frayn
Screenplay
Christopher Morahan
Director
Peter Boyle
Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clockwise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clockwise about?
School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.
Who directed Clockwise?
Clockwise was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in Clockwise?
The principal cast of Clockwise includes John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, Alison Steadman, Stephen Moore, Joan Hickson.
When was Clockwise released and how long is it?
Clockwise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Clockwise make at the box office?
Clockwise grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Clockwise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clockwise was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clockwise?
Clockwise holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).