Clockwise
"Mr. Stimpson ran his life and everyone else's by the clock. Then one day at 2:09 and 43 seconds... The clock decided to strike back."
Originally released in 1986. Clockwise is a comedy film. directed by Christopher Morahan.
Starring John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, and Alison Steadman
Synopsis
School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (206 votes)
Box Office
$1.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Cleese
as Brian Stimpson
Penelope Wilton
as Pat Garden
Alison Steadman
as Gwenda Stimpson
Stephen Moore
as Mr. John Jolly
Joan Hickson
as Mrs. Ellie Trellis
Benjamin Whitrow
as Headmaster
Geoffrey Palmer
as Headmaster
Michael Aldridge
as Prior
Sharon Maiden
as Laura Wisely
Penny Leatherbarrow
as Woman Teacher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,476,356
Production Companies
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clockwise about?
School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to tu...
Who directed Clockwise?
Clockwise was directed by Christopher Morahan.
How long is Clockwise?
Clockwise has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Clockwise released?
Clockwise was released on March 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Clockwise?
The main cast of Clockwise includes John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, Alison Steadman, Stephen Moore, Joan Hickson.
Is Clockwise worth watching?
Clockwise has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 206 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.