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    Clue

    • 19851985
    • PGPG
    • 1h 34min
    IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    88K
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    Clue (1985)
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    Trailer1:31
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    ComedyCrimeMystery

    Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.

    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • John Landis(story)
      • Jonathan Lynn(story)
      • Anthony E. Pratt(board game Cluedo)
    • Stars
      • Eileen Brennan
      • Tim Curry
      • Madeline Kahn
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • John Landis(story)
      • Jonathan Lynn(story)
      • Anthony E. Pratt(board game Cluedo)
    • Stars
      • Eileen Brennan
      • Tim Curry
      • Madeline Kahn
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    • 435User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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  • Videos5

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    Tim Curry in Clue (1985)
    Eileen Brennan in Clue (1985)
    Madeline Kahn in Clue (1985)
    Michael McKean in Clue (1985)
    Tim Curry in Clue (1985)
    Christopher Lloyd in Clue (1985)
    Lesley Ann Warren in Clue (1985)
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    Top cast

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    Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan
    • Mrs. Peacockas Mrs. Peacock
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Wadsworthas Wadsworth
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Mrs. Whiteas Mrs. White
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Professor Plumas Professor Plum
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Mr. Greenas Mr. Green
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Colonel Mustardas Colonel Mustard
    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Miss Scarletas Miss Scarlet
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Yvetteas Yvette
    Lee Ving
    Lee Ving
    • Mr. Boddyas Mr. Boddy
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • The Copas The Cop
    Jane Wiedlin
    Jane Wiedlin
    • The Singing Telegram Girlas The Singing Telegram Girl
    Jeffrey Kramer
    Jeffrey Kramer
    • The Motoristas The Motorist
    Kellye Nakahara
    Kellye Nakahara
    • The Cookas The Cook
    Will Nye
    Will Nye
    • Cop #1as Cop #1
    Rick Goldman
    Rick Goldman
    • Cop #2as Cop #2
    Don Camp
    • Cop #3as Cop #3
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • The Chiefas The Chief
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • John Landis(story)
      • Jonathan Lynn(story) (screenplay)
      • Anthony E. Pratt(board game Cluedo) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    This is a movie about seven guests, a butler, and a maid, who are all involved in a series of murders. The guests all meet at Hill House, where you learn that Professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd) works in Washington, D.C., where everyone else lives. Colonel Mustard (Martin Mull) is a client of Miss Scarlet (Lesley Anne Warren), who is the ex-employer of Yvette (Colleen Camp), the maid, who had an affair with the husband of Mrs. White (Madeline Khan), et cetera. Blackmailer Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving) gives each guest a weapon and tells him or her to kill butler Wadsworth (Tim Curry) to avoid being exposed. Add in Mrs. Peacock's (Eileen Brennan's) craziness and Mr. Green's (Michael McKean's) clumsiness, and meet a whole group tangled in a web of murder, lies, and hilarity. —Ali Harton
    whodunitbased on board gamemystery killermultiple endingsdog225 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The movie that makes a scene of the crime.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Three endings were shot, and a different one shown at each theater. All three are included on video. The DVD, however, aside from all three endings, also offers the option to play the movie with one randomly selected ending. In some cities, the newspaper print ads indicated which version ("Ending A", "Ending B", or "Ending C") was being shown at each theater.
    • Goofs
      When Mr. Boddy instructs the guests to murder Wadsworth in the study, he turns off the lights and the room is henceforth plunged into complete darkness. A gunshot is heard, and when the lights are switched back on, Mr. Boddy is apparently dead, resulting in confusion over how he was killed (the bullet only grazed his ear), and who tried to shoot him. None of this would have been possible considering the fire burning in the fireplace would have sufficiently illuminated the entire room.
    • Quotes

      Wadsworth: You *were* jealous that your husband was schtupping Yvette. That's why you killed him, too!

      Mrs. White: Yes. Yes, I did it. I killed Yvette. I hated her, so much...

      [stammers]

      Mrs. White: it-it- the f - it -flam - flames. Flames, on the side of my face, breathing-breathl- heaving breaths. Heaving breaths... Heathing...

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits begin with "Clue" game cards that are flipped over to reveal pictures of the main characters and the names of the actors that played them.
    • Alternate versions
      There was a fourth ending shot, but subsequently dropped from the film due to the fact that director Lynn did not like or approve of it. Shots of this ending are included in the movie storybook. It had Wadsworth as the solo killer of the bunch, explaining that he killed everyone out of the need for perfection in the world, that all of life's consistencies were not good enough, and further tells the six 'victims' that he has poisoned the champagne he served and unless they find an antidote in three hours, they'll die. Police show up soon enough and trap Wadsworth, but not for long. He gets away from the chief and leaves, locking all the people in the mansion. But as he steals a police car, he notices a 'smell' (the dog dropping smell from the beginning of the film) and realizes the Doberman from earlier is now in the police car, and it lunges for him. The police car crashes, and Wadsworth is dead. This implies that the others got out okay now that the windows were not guarded by the Doberman any longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Clue, Ran, Dreamchild, A Trip to Bountiful (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Sh-Boom
      By James Keyes (as J. Keyes), Claude Feaster (as C. Feaster), Carl Feaster (as C. Feaster), Floyd McRae (as F. McRae), and James Edwards (as J. Edwards)

      Performed by The Crew Cuts (uncredited)

    User reviews435

    Review
    Top review
    My Favorite movie!!
    Jonathan Lynn's 1985 comedy "Clue" has got to be the BEST movie ever created! Based off of the famous board game, Clue is a fantastic movie for people of all ages. I, myself, was drawn to this movie at the age of seven or eight, and it has faithfully been my favorite movie ever since!

    The movie starts with six guests (Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Miss. Scarlet, Mrs. White, and Mrs. Peacock) all being invited to a large mansion in New England for a dinner party, of which they know absolutely nothing about. At the party they all find out that they have more in common than they first realized, and the murders begin, starting with Mr. Boddy, the seventh guest! And as the night goes on, suspicion lands on each of the guests, as well as the butler Wadsworth. So not only is the movie uproarious, but it's actually a very intriguing mystery!

    The acting is absolutely spot on in Clue! Eileen Brennan plays Mrs. Peacock, a talkative politician's wife. Madeline Kahn is Mrs. White, my favorite character in the movie! Mrs. White is a widow who may have more to do with her husband's death than she's letting on! Christopher Lloyd does a terrific job as Professor Plum, the ladies man wannabe! Michael McKean plays the hopelessly clumsy Mr. Green. Martin Mull is Colonel Mustard, the man who tries to act as if he knows exactly what is going on. Lesley Ann Warren is awesome as Miss. Scarlet the temptress, and of course you can not forget the amazing Tim Curry who plays cool and composed Wadsworth, the butler.

    As I said before, this is a movie for people of all ages. In fact, just recently I got my six-year-old brother to watch it, and he too claims it is his favorite movie! Does he understand every single joke? No, of course not! But the upbeat, fast pace of the movie has him watching it over and over, and acting out the famous "Wadsworth Explains Everything" scene! I fully recommend this movie to anyone who wants to have a good laugh and tons of fun!
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    • Jul 19, 2006

    FAQ9

    • Is "Clue" based on a book?
    • I have heard people talk about a "fourth ending". What happens?
    • Why does everyone sniff when they enter the mansion?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Clue: The Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Max Busch House, 160 South San Rafael Street, Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • The Guber-Peters Company
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,643,997
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,014,166
      • Dec 15, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,643,997
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34min
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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