Clean and Sober
“Thirty remarkable days in the life of an ordinary man.”
Synopsis
Hotshot real estate salesman Daryl has a bad cocaine habit. After embezzling his company's money, he wakes up next to a girl who overdosed. To hide from the police, he checks into a rehabilitation program guaranteeing anonymity. Under the mentorship of counselor Craig, Daryl accepts that he has a substance abuse problem. As he falls in love with fellow patient Charlie, Daryl begins committing to a newly sober life.
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Clean and Sober (1988) Official Trailer - Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-01
Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Daryl Poynter
Kathy Baker
Charlie Standers
Morgan Freeman
Craig
Tate Donovan
Donald Towle
Henry Judd Baker
Xavier
Claudia Christian
Iris
J. David Krassner
Tiller
Dakin Matthews
Bob
Mary Catherine Martin
Cheryl Ann
Patricia Quinn
June
Pamela Dunlap
Jane
Terri Hanauer
Admissions Counsellor
David A. Kimball
Doctor
Veronica Redd
Head Nurse - Detox
Sharie Doolittle
Nurse
Sharon Medearis
Nurse
M. Emmet Walsh
Richard Dirks
Brian Benben
Martin Laux
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Gordon Caron
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Carroll
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Clean and Sober
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.7M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Gordon Caron
Tod Carroll
Gabriel Yared
Jan Kiesser
Richard Chew
Tony Ganz, Deborah Blum, Ron Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Gordon Caron
Director
Tod Carroll
Screenplay
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Tony Ganz
Producer
Deborah Blum
Producer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Richard Chew
Editor
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Robert Turturice
Costume Design
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clean and Sober
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What is Clean and Sober about?
Hotshot real estate salesman Daryl has a bad cocaine habit. After embezzling his company's money, he wakes up next to a girl who overdosed. To hide from the police, he checks into a rehabilitation program guaranteeing anonymity. Under the mentorship of counselor Craig, Daryl accepts that he has a substance abuse problem. As he falls in love with fellow patient Charlie, Daryl begins committing to a newly sober life.
Who directed Clean and Sober?
Clean and Sober was directed by Glenn Gordon Caron.
Who stars in Clean and Sober?
The principal cast of Clean and Sober includes Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan Freeman, Tate Donovan, Henry Judd Baker.
When was Clean and Sober released and how long is it?
Clean and Sober was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Clean and Sober make at the box office?
Clean and Sober grossed $8.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Clean and Sober?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clean and Sober was composed by Gabriel Yared.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clean and Sober?
Clean and Sober holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).