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Clue

"It's not just a game anymore."

December 13, 1985 1h 34m 7.2/10 (1,886 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Clue is a comedy/thriller film. directed by Jonathan Lynn.

Starring Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, and Madeline Kahn

Synopsis

Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 13, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (1,886 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $14.6M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$14,647,963

Production Companies

  • Debra Hill Productions
  • Paramount Pictures
  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
  • The Guber-Peters Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clue about?

Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them,...

Who directed Clue?

Clue was directed by Jonathan Lynn.

How long is Clue?

Clue has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Clue released?

Clue was released on December 13, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Clue?

The main cast of Clue includes Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean.

Is Clue worth watching?

Clue has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,886 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.