The Cleanse
Seen it?2018 | 81 min | Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of a heartbroken man who attends a spiritual retreat, only to discover that the course releases more than everyday toxins and traumatic experiences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bobby Miller
- Johnny GaleckiPaul Berger
- Anna FrielMaggie
- Anjelica HustonLily
- Kyle GallnerEric
- Oliver PlattKen Roberts
- Kevin J. O'ConnorFredericks
- Diana BangLaurie
- Loretta WalshJill
- David James LewisTerry
- Mark AchesonZatik