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Clue

Play trailer 1:22 Poster for Clue PG Released Dec 13, 1985 1h 36m Mystery & Thriller Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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73% Tomatometer 40 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Based on the popular board game, this comedy begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors. These guests, who have been given aliases, are Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard. When Boddy turns up murdered, all are suspects, and together they try to figure out who is the killer.
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A robust ensemble of game actors elevate Clue above its schematic source material, but this farce's reliance on novelty over organic wit makes its entertainment value a roll of the dice.

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post You leave it with one conviction: stick with the game. Jan 2, 2018 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times It's not the least bit scary or suspenseful but instead quickly grows tedious. The more you struggle to keep track of the constantly multiplying plot developments, the harder it gets to care who did it. Rated: 2/5 Mar 21, 2013 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Only Lesley Ann Warren, as a tough-talking madam, finds an effective level of stylization, using her leggy physique and wildly expressive features to create a cartoonish figure that's funny within its own boundaries. Jan 19, 2007 Full Review Gissane Sophia Lady Geeks Media Hilarious, sharp, and inimitable on all fronts, there’s something indescribably timeless about the chaos in Clue, and it gets better and more pleasing with viewing. Aug 25, 2025 Full Review Jana Monji Age of the Geek There were definite missteps in the making of this film, but it has inspired a hilarious play which shows us what might have been. It also served as the inspiration for an exceptional episode of the TV series, Psych. Rated: 3/5 Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Tim Curry’s high-flying turn as the able manservant Wadsworth is one of the few bright spots in this dim adaptation of the popular board game. Rated: 2/4 Dec 26, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kath D My favorite comedy of all time! It goes joke to joke to joke with no down time. A rare treat to see it on the big screen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Aaron Classic! Great movie and nothing beats seeing it on the big screen again. Forget remakes - just rerun the classics. The ONLY downside is not getting to see all three endings Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review David One of Tim Currys best performances. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review Angel J One of my all-time favorite films! Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Michael McKean, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull, & more are all BRILLIANTLY FUNNY!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Lauren S Classic film, convenient start time (6:30), great to laugh along with other super fans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Amy E Loved this back in 1985 and I still loved seeing it again 40 years later!!! Seeing the classic 80s movies on the big screen is totally tubular! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jonathan Lynn

Director

Eileen Brennan

Mrs. Peacock

Martin Mull

Colonel Mustard

Lesley Ann Warren

Miss Scarlet

Tim Curry

Wadsworth the Butler

Madeline Kahn

Mrs. White

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Synopsis Based on the popular board game, this comedy begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors. These guests, who have been given aliases, are Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard. When Boddy turns up murdered, all are suspects, and together they try to figure out who is the killer.
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Producer
Debra Hill
Screenwriter
John Landis, Jonathan Lynn, Jonathan Lynn
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Guber-Peters Company, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Debra Hill Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 13, 1985, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 24, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.4M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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