Clockwise(1986)
Mr. Stimpson ran his life and everyone else's by the clock. Then one day at 2:09 and 43 seconds... The clock decided to strike back.
Clockwise Synopsis
School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.
Clockwise (1986) is a comedy film directed by Christopher Morahan, released on March 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, Alison Steadman and Stephen Moore. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 224 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Morahan
- Writers:
- Michael Frayn
- Producers:
- Michael Codron
- Cinematographer:
- John Coquillon
- Composer:
- George Fenton
- Production:
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $1,476,356
- Status:
- Released
Clockwise Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cleese
as Brian Stimpson
Penelope Wilton
as Pat Garden
Alison Steadman
as Gwenda Stimpson
Stephen Moore
as Mr. John Jolly
Joan Hickson
as Mrs. Ellie Trellis
Benjamin Whitrow
as Headmaster
Geoffrey Palmer
as Headmaster
Michael Aldridge
as Prior
Sharon Maiden
as Laura Wisely
- Penny Leatherbarrow
Penny Leatherbarrow
as Woman Teacher
- Howard Lloyd-Lewis
Howard Lloyd-Lewis
as Ted
- Jonathan Bowater
Jonathan Bowater
as Clint
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Morahan, written by Michael Frayn, produced by Michael Codron.
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Clockwise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 224 ratings.
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Clockwise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Clockwise online?
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Clockwise (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Clockwise?
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The main cast of Clockwise (1986) includes John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, Alison Steadman, Stephen Moore and Joan Hickson. The film was directed by Christopher Morahan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Clockwise released?
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Clockwise was released on March 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Clockwise worth watching?
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Clockwise (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 224 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.