The Cleaners
Seen it?2018 | 85 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A deep dive into the hidden industry of digital cleaning, which rids the Internet of unwanted violence, porn and political content.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hans Block, Moritz Riesewick