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The Clearing

5.820041h 35mRMovieDramaMysteryThriller

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.

DirectorPieter Jan Brugge
WritersJustin Haythe·Pieter Jan Brugge
ProducersJonah Smith·Pieter Jan Brugge

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pieter Jan Brugge

RRRobert Redford
Robert Redford
Wayne Hayes
HMHelen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Eileen Hayes
WDWillem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Arnold Mack
ANAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Tim Hayes
MCMatt Craven
Matt Craven
Ray Fuller
MSMelissa Sagemiller
Melissa Sagemiller
Jill Hayes
WCWendy Crewson
Wendy Crewson
Louise Miller
LPLarry Pine
Larry Pine
Tom Finch
DSDiana Scarwid
Diana Scarwid
Eva Finch
ERElizabeth Ruscio
Elizabeth Ruscio
Cindy Mack
GMGwen McGee
Gwen McGee
Kathleen Duggan
SKSarah Koskoff
Sarah Koskoff
Lane Hayes

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The Clearing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Clearing?

The Clearing isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Clearing on Netflix?

No, The Clearing is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Clearing on Amazon Prime Video?

The Clearing isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Clearing for free?

The Clearing isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Clearing based on a true story?

Yes — The Clearing is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).