Clue (1985) movie poster

Clue (1985)

"It's not just a game anymore."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 57% (RT: 73%, MC: 41) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyThrillerCrimeMystery

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Runtime
1h 34m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (1,913 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Tim Curry as Wadsworth
Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock
Madeline Kahn as Mrs. White
Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum
Michael McKean as Mr. Green
Martin Mull as Colonel Mustard
Lesley Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet
Colleen Camp as Yvette
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,913 votes. Critics scored it lower at 57%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Clue, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Clue is a 1985 comedy, thriller, crime film directed by Jonathan Lynn. 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. The film has been rated by 1,913 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Clue delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Clue (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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What plot twist should you have figured out, except you wrote off a clue as poor filmmaking?
For me, it was The Sixth Sense. During the play, there is a parent filming the stage from directly behind Bruce Willis’ head. For some reason this... Read on Reddit →
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Clue (1985) is possibly the most accurate movie adaptation from its original source.
The six main characters from the game (Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White and Mrs. Peacock) are all included with... Read on Reddit →
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