Clue (1986)
English · Comedy / Crime · 94 min · PG
★ 7.2 Solid 2,097 ratings
Released 1 May 1986
Page updated 23 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
Audience★ 7.2 from 2,097 ratings on TMDB
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Clue is streaming in the UK on Paramount+.
What the audience says
Clue is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 2,097 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 94 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the UK you can stream it on Paramount+.
Should you spend 94 minutes on it?
94 minutes of English comedy, leaning crime, fine for the whole family. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 2,097 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 34m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Comedy / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Cast

Tim Curry
Wadsworth

Eileen Brennan
Mrs. Peacock

Madeline Kahn
Mrs. White

Christopher Lloyd
Professor Plum

Michael McKean
Mr. Green

Martin Mull
Colonel Mustard
Where to watch in the UK
Paramount+
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Is Clue worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — A solid watch; nobody's raving. It rates 7.2/10 on audience ratings. 94 minutes of English comedy, leaning crime, fine for the whole family. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch Clue?
You can stream Clue in the UK on Paramount+.
When is Clue coming to streaming?
Clue is already streaming in the UK on Paramount+.
Is Clue family friendly?
Clue is rated PG, suitable for family viewing.
What language is Clue in?
Clue is an English film (Comedy / Crime).
How long is Clue?
Clue runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Clue?
Clue stars Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn and Christopher Lloyd, directed by Jonathan Lynn.
When did Clue come out?
Clue was released on 1 May 1986.
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