Clockers

R

Released Sep 11, 1995

2 hr. 8 min.

Drama

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74%

65 Reviews

Tomatometer

74%

5,000+ Ratings

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Nineteen-year-old "Strike" Dunham (Mekhi Phifer) is a small-time street drug dealer for Rodney Little (Delroy Lindo), who wants Strike to kill a former dealer who stole from him. When the man turns up dead, Strike is suspected. But before homicide detective Rocco Klein (Harvey Keitel) has a chance to investigate, Strike's brother, Victor (Isaiah Washington), confesses to the crime -- and Klein suspects that Victor, a virtuous family man, is trying to cover up for Strike.

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Critics Consensus

A work of mournful maturity that sacrifices little of its director's signature energy, Clockers is an admittedly flawed drama with a powerfully urgent message.

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Alec B

The ending at first glance might seen out of place, but since Lee's focus here is violence and dehumanization one can understand the desire to find an escape route. As is typical to his work the characters are sublimely realized with even the worst of the worst coming across as real human beings.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Nol P

I stumbled upon the very ending by fluke only and wow was the last song so bad!, so weak! So to that I will not be watching this film! I am not ignorant, I just truly believe in powerful songs to keep a movie strong overall! Some song choices in film ruin movies and this was one of them!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Steve D

It isn't exactly my taste but the great Spike Lee makes it engaging.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Andre G

Thought this movie would've been better. Pretty boring not much action or anything to keep you interested.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/23

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Audience Member

The ending at first glance might seen out of place, but since Lee's focus here is violence and dehumanization one can understand the desire to find an escape route. As is typical to his work the characters are sublimely realized with even the worst of the worst coming across as real human beings.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Spike Lee classic! My favorite Spike Lee joint and a very underrated one at that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Spike Lee

Director

Harvey Keitel

Det. Rocco Klein

John Turturro

Det. Larry Mazilli

Delroy Lindo

Rodney Little

Mekhi Phifer

Ronald "Strike" Dunham

Isaiah Washington

Victor Dunham

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Clockers: Official Clip - You Don't Play Me, I Play You

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Manohla Dargis

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For all its flash and agitated rhythms, Clockers has the thoughtful down time that allows actors to act and the narrative to hold its course.

Dec 27, 2022

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Juan M. Mendez

New York Daily News

With Clockers, director Spike Lee achieves his best work so far.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

A story told with mournful, epic vision that rises high above its grim setting.

Apr 9, 2020

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

A tough and thoughtful movie from Spike Lee.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 29, 2024

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Sean Burns

WBUR’s Arts & Culture

Spike Lee’s most sorrowful film. It’s a devastating depiction of a community poisoning itself.

Aug 20, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Clockers was years ahead of its time. It’s a visceral crime film that gives us a powerful look at the urban drug trade and the bleak despair of escaping your circumstances while exploring race relations between the police and the community they serve.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 16, 2022

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Synopsis

Nineteen-year-old "Strike" Dunham (Mekhi Phifer) is a small-time street drug dealer for Rodney Little (Delroy Lindo), who wants Strike to kill a former dealer who stole from him. When the man turns up dead, Strike is suspected. But before homicide detective Rocco Klein (Harvey Keitel) has a chance to investigate, Strike's brother, Victor (Isaiah Washington), confesses to the crime -- and Klein suspects that Victor, a virtuous family man, is trying to cover up for Strike.

Director: Spike Lee
Executive Producer: Monty Ross, Rosalie Swedlin
Screenwriter: Richard Price, Spike Lee
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 1995, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.0M
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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