Movie

The Clearing

★ 5.8(253)20041h 35m

The Clearing is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Pieter Jan Brugge
Release date: 2004-07-02
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $12,520,799
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Wildwood Enterprises

The Clearing — trailer

About The Clearing

The Clearing is a 2004 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Pieter Jan Brugge, starring Robert Redford, Helen Mirren and Willem Dafoe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 253 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Clearing in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipransomkidnappinghostagepsychopathdetectivefbimarriageforestbased on true storyemployeelovecabinpsychological thrillerpursuit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Clearing in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Clearing on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The Clearing on Netflix?+

The Clearing is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Clearing?+

The Clearing has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Clearing?+

The Clearing stars Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola and Matt Craven.

When did The Clearing come out?+

The Clearing is a 2004 movie directed by Pieter Jan Brugge.

What genre is The Clearing?+

The Clearing is Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Clearing?+

The Clearing was directed by Pieter Jan Brugge.