Clue (1985)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,911 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1985-12-13
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Clue
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Clue parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Clue is a PG comedic murder mystery based on the board game, featuring a body count played largely for laughs.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Multiple murders occur but are played for comedic, whodunit effect rather than graphic horror.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jonathan Lynn
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
- Lee Ving as Mr. Boddy
- Bill Henderson as The Cop
Clue FAQ
Is Clue good?
Clue has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,911 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Clue?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Clue OK for kids?
Clue is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Clue is a PG comedic murder mystery based on the board game, featuring a body count played largely for laughs.
What movies are like Clue?
If you liked Clue, try Murder by Death, Knives Out, A Shot in the Dark and The Trouble with Harry.