Clear History

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Clear History

TV-MA

2013

1h 40m

Comedy

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A man (Larry David) hatches a plot for revenge when his former boss (Jon Hamm) visits the island that he calls home.

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Its semi-improvised structure finds Larry David squarely in his wheelhouse, but with few laughs and a muddled message, it doesn't live up to his usual standards.

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Gabriel Tate

Time Out

The high points - especially a brilliantly worked running gag about soft-rockers Chicago - are spread too thinly, and David's improvised comedy of embarrassment is now very familiar.

Mar 1, 2019

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Alan Sepinwall

Uproxx

The revenge plot brings the characters together...and doesn't come together as satisfyingly as your average "Curb" episode... [but] the funny parts of "Clear History" are good enough to act as an acceptable 100-minute substitute.

Rated: B

Jun 12, 2018

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

For those of us who agree with Mel Brooks that "there's something about this middle-aged bald guy that's thrilling," his new film is a high-spirited treat - and a hint at the possibilities that await him if and when he finally calls it a day on 'Curb.'

Jun 19, 2016

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David Bianculli

TV Worth Watching

It's safe to say, you're bound to enjoy the results. Clear History, for Larry David, is another clear winner.

Jun 13, 2018

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Connie Wang

Refinery29

Larry David and I have a strange relationship...I totally find his stuff funny but so cringeworthy that I always end up running away from the TV when things get too awkward, and then back again because I want to know what happens.

Jun 12, 2018

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Brendan Boyle

PopMatters

The plot seems an excuse for the David character to wreak havoc on ordinary people and investigate how the social dynamic works when all involved no longer have blankets of privilege to overshadow their trivial concerns.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 12, 2018

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S F

It was good.. More Curb/Larry, I'll take it. Didn't blow the roof off the doors or anything but a good time, couple chuckles .

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Rob

A classic. Original, fun to watch and can watch over and over again. A timeless classic and one of my personal favorites.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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melanie s

I mean, a movie starring Larry David with hippie hair? Yes please!!! 🤣 Seriously tho, this is a fun movie with a unique story that is surprisingly relatable, (about a guy who left his business right b4 he would've become a billionaire and blames his old business partner for all of it). The dude kinda drove me nuts with the crazy things he chose to do in the movie tho! Omg. Lol. But entertaining to watch. It's not on my fave movie list but it's a very fun film, definitely worth a watch, at least once just for a unique storyline and some laughs. And especially if you like Larry David 💙😀

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Basically an extended episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm' with different names and not as good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Terrible! Complete waste of time!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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matt b

You have to like Larry David to enjoy this film. There's no way around it. And if you love him in "Curb", there's a good chance you'll be happy you watched the whole thing. It's kind of sad how similar Larry's character in this movie is to his character in "Curb", but it works for, like I already said, Larry David fans. Don't expect to enjoy it as much as "Curb", though. It's not nearly that good. I only recommend this to people who really like Larry David.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

A man (Larry David) hatches a plot for revenge when his former boss (Jon Hamm) visits the island that he calls home.

Director: Greg Mottola
Screenwriter: Larry David, Alec Berg, David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer
Production Co: Fox Searchlight, Home Box Office (HBO), HBO Films
Rating: TV-MA (L)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 40m

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