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Cleaner (2007)

“Solving a crime can be dirty work”

6.1/10 · 972 votes 1h 28m r ThrillerCrimeMystery

#163 of 208 films from 2007 #1785 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Renny Harlin · Written by Matthew Aldrich

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Overview

Single father and former cop Tom Cutler has an unusual occupation: he cleans up death scenes. But when he's called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shooting, Cutler is shocked to learn he may have unknowingly erased crucial evidence, entangling himself in a dirty criminal cover-up.

Cast

Samuel L. Jacksonas Tom Cutler
Ed Harrisas Eddie Lorenzo
Eva Mendesas Ann Norcut
Luis Guzmánas Det. Jim Vargas
Keke Palmeras Rose Cutler
Maggie Lawsonas Cherie
Jose Pablo Cantilloas Miguel
Robert Forsteras Arlo Grange
Terry Milamas Victim's Neighbor
Marc Macaulayas Vic
Edrick Browneas Det. Darrin Harris
Ritchie Montgomeryas George Walton
Patrick Kirtonas Jeff Lang
Peyton Wetzelas Hotel Manager

Facts

Release dateSeptember 11, 2007
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$5,796,630 (0.2× budget)
IMDbtt0896798

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Questions

How long is Cleaner?
Cleaner runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Cleaner worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 972 votes, which places it #163 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 22%) and #1785 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Cleaner?
Cleaner was directed by Renny Harlin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Die Hard 2 (1990), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), Cliffhanger (1993).
Who stars in Cleaner?
Samuel L. Jackson as Tom Cutler; Ed Harris as Eddie Lorenzo; Eva Mendes as Ann Norcut; Luis Guzmán as Det. Jim Vargas; Keke Palmer as Rose Cutler; Maggie Lawson as Cherie.
What is Cleaner rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cleaner?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16942.

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