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5.1 / 10(276 votes)IMDbPG-1320071h 24m$10.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Code Name: The Cleaner

“In a dirty world, he's our only hope.”

Synopsis

Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers become convinced that he is an undercover agent.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official Code Name The Cleaner New Movie Trailers Lucy LiuOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 5, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 24, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.52x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.52x

-$9.7M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $10.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Les Mayfield
Screenplay & Story
Robert Adetuyi, George Gallo
Original Score
George S. Clinton
Original Title
Code Name: The Cleaner
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$10.3M
Production Studios
New Line Cinema

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Les Mayfield

Screenplay & Story

Robert Adetuyi, George Gallo

Original Score & Music

George S. Clinton

Director of Photography

David Franco

Film Editing

Michael Matzdorff

Producers

Mark Kaufman, A.J. Dix, Toby Emmerich, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Rhulen

Department Leadership Roster

Les Mayfield

Les Mayfield

Director

David Franco

David Franco

Director of Photography

George S. Clinton

George S. Clinton

Original Music Composer

Michael Matzdorff

Editor

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Producer

William Shively

Producer

Eric C. Rhone

Producer

Brett Ratner

Brett Ratner

Producer

Jay Stern

Jay Stern

Producer

Douglas Higgins

Production Design

Robert Adetuyi

Robert Adetuyi

Writer

George Gallo

George Gallo

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Code Name: The Cleaner

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Code Name: The Cleaner about?

Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers become convinced that he is an undercover agent.

Who directed Code Name: The Cleaner?

Code Name: The Cleaner was directed by Les Mayfield.

Who stars in Code Name: The Cleaner?

The principal cast of Code Name: The Cleaner includes Cedric the Entertainer, Nicollette Sheridan, Niecy Nash-Betts, Mark Dacascos, Lucy Liu.

When was Code Name: The Cleaner released and how long is it?

Code Name: The Cleaner was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

What was the box office and production budget of Code Name: The Cleaner?

Code Name: The Cleaner had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $10.3M at the worldwide box office (0.52 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Code Name: The Cleaner?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Code Name: The Cleaner was composed by George S. Clinton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Code Name: The Cleaner?

Code Name: The Cleaner holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).