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The Cleaner

  • 2021
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
769
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Shelley Long, Lynda Carter, Luke Wilson, King Orba, Shiloh Fernandez, and Eden Brolin in The Cleaner (2021)
A middle-aged house cleaner gets caught up in a violent crime after being hired to locate a client's estranged son.
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A middle-aged house cleaner gets caught up in a violent crime after being hired to locate a client's estranged son.A middle-aged house cleaner gets caught up in a violent crime after being hired to locate a client's estranged son.A middle-aged house cleaner gets caught up in a violent crime after being hired to locate a client's estranged son.

  • Director
    • Erin Elders
  • Writers
    • Erin Elders
    • King Orba
  • Stars
    • Luke Wilson
    • Shelley Long
    • Noel Gugliemi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    769
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Erin Elders
    • Writers
      • Erin Elders
      • King Orba
    • Stars
      • Luke Wilson
      • Shelley Long
      • Noel Gugliemi
    • 28User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Trailer 1:32
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    The Cleaner: Find My Son
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    The Cleaner: Find My Son
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    The Cleaner: Find My Son

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    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Jim Russell
    Shelley Long
    Shelley Long
    • Sharon Enderly
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Hector
    Soleil Moon Frye
    Soleil Moon Frye
    • Kristi
    Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter
    • Carlene Briggs
    Eden Brolin
    Eden Brolin
    • Becky
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Carl
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Doug
    Matty Cardarople
    Matty Cardarople
    • Donny
    Shiloh Fernandez
    Shiloh Fernandez
    • Andrew Briggs
    Hopper Penn
    Hopper Penn
    • Trent
    Heather McComb
    Heather McComb
    • Laura Russell
    Milena Govich
    Milena Govich
    • Vanessa
    Oliver Cooper
    Oliver Cooper
    • Busboy
    James Paxton
    James Paxton
    • James
    King Orba
    King Orba
    • Buck Enderly
    Ron Rogge'
    Ron Rogge'
    • Diner Customer
    • (as Ron Roggé)
    Jennifer McComb
    Jennifer McComb
    • The Ex
    • Director
      • Erin Elders
    • Writers
      • Erin Elders
      • King Orba
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    User reviews28

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    9jamiesbeck

    Much Better than the reviews

    I watch a lot of random movies and most are really bad. This popped up and I hit play. The thumbnail was more than misleading, that's for sure. It's a SLOW moving movie but at the same time you're curious as to what's going to happen in the next scene. Great to see Lynda Carter and Shelly Long. Dont even remember Wilson in it. Nice story. Nice ending. If you're a fan of random movies give it a shot. I guarantee you've see much worse and honestly this movie is GREAT compared to other randoms.
    8ops-52535

    if you need...

    Something to watch at a laid out night, then ''the cleaner'' will be on top of my advice list. Its a mum and son story from the lesser middleclass trailer park neighbourhood somewhere in L. A usa.

    Making a living as a housecleaner, people come up to him and asks for other favours too, and this is what the film is all about. It starts in situ, then rolls back and reveals a story so simplebut engaging that you will dash in whether you will or not.

    Cast consists of many fallen but not yet forgotten acting stars of hollywood, shelly long of cheers couldnt hide cause her voice are a brandmark and king orba does an orson welles like performance as the cleaner.

    Its a story of loveand hate, violence and death, and a heart filled with hope till the bitter end. It aint a bloody shootout movie, its more a search and rescue story that you wont regret taking a part in.

    The production is solid as a rock, low budget butmade in a warm glow that only a few of todays filmographers can make. Plot and storyline good, playtime perfect, so the grumpy old man recommends.
    5t2do2dl2da

    Slow but watchable

    Just a drama about someone looking for someone. Its not that bad but might be boring to anyone looking for action. The actors were ok. The plot was well paced. The characters were relatable. Not not much action, but watchable.
    9thejdrage

    Terrific art film! NOT AN ACTION MOVIE so don't view or review it as one!!

    It irritates me to no end when people review and pan and give a low rating to a quiet movie - which this one is - because it has "no action". In fact, I just added an extra star to make up for several low ranks by people who wanted "more action" or panned it for "not enough action".

    Want nothing but action MOVIEs? Then watch nothing but action fricking movies! (I like them too, but not as a steady diet.)

    This is a quiet movie that leads you through the story via a grown man and his bicycle. You meet several interesting characters on this journey and all with loaded stories.

    You get to see some old favorites like Shelley Long and Lynda Evans (still beautiful). Don't forget Luke Wilson. There are some known and loved character actors, too, that you'll recognize and appreciate.

    But action? Nope. SO - if you want action - do NOT watch this! If you want a meander through the lives of some people you may or may not know, this is your film (NOT ACTION MOVIE!!) to watch and enjoy.
    8dianastevan

    Intriguing Family Drama with a Violent Twist

    There were a few story problems but overall, a very enjoyable film. I loved the cinematography, the settings and the cast. Outstanding performances from Lynda Carter, Shelley Long, Eden Brolin, and King Orba.

    The excellent production design underscored the off-the-wall tone of a story about a man (King Orba) living with his mother (Shelley Long) on the edge of poverty in a trailer. To make ends meet, he takes an assignment to find a woman's (Lynda Carter) son, who's estranged from her. An assignment he shouldn't have taken.

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      Final role of Shelly Long before her Retirement.
    • Soundtracks
      Bubbly
      Written by James Paxton & Jared Connor McGill

      Performed by Flamingo Dogs

      Courtesy of Grime Cave Records

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Уборщик
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Throughline Films
      • Ascension Media Fund
      • Big Story Group
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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