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Clear History

Play trailer Poster for Clear History TV-MA,  2013,  1h 40m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 59% 27 Reviews Tomatometer 54% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
59% Tomatometer 27 Reviews 54% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
An angry man concocts an elaborate plan for revenge when his old boss visits the island that he calls home.
Clear History

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Critics Consensus

Its semi-improvised structure finds Larry David squarely in his wheelhouse, but with few laughs and a muddled message, it doesn't live up to his usual standards.

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Gabriel Tate Time Out Mar 1, 2019
The high points - especially a brilliantly worked running gag about soft-rockers Chicago - are spread too thinly, and David's improvised comedy of embarrassment is now very familiar. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire Jun 19, 2016
For those of us who agree with Mel Brooks that "there's something about this middle-aged bald guy that's thrilling," his new film is a high-spirited treat - and a hint at the possibilities that await him if and when he finally calls it a day on 'Curb.' Go to Full Review
David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle Aug 14, 2013
3/4
It will take only a few minutes of Clear History... not only to "forgive" David for repeating himself but to thank him for reminding us why we miss Curb Your Enthusiasm and hope it comes back soon. Go to Full Review
David Bianculli TV Worth Watching Jun 13, 2018
It's safe to say, you're bound to enjoy the results. Clear History, for Larry David, is another clear winner. Go to Full Review
Connie Wang Refinery29 Jun 12, 2018
Larry David and I have a strange relationship...I totally find his stuff funny but so cringeworthy that I always end up running away from the TV when things get too awkward, and then back again because I want to know what happens. Go to Full Review
Brendan Boyle PopMatters Jun 12, 2018
5/10
The plot seems an excuse for the David character to wreak havoc on ordinary people and investigate how the social dynamic works when all involved no longer have blankets of privilege to overshadow their trivial concerns. Go to Full Review
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Ron S Oct 3, 2018 Highly underrated, loaded w8th talent.
Kylo G Apr 30, 2018 Take the thrown away bits of a Curb episode and stretch them out over a feature length film and you get this.
Finn G Jan 14, 2018 If you removed Larry David from the movie, it most certainly would have been miserable.
Luke R Jan 10, 2018 If you can watch more than 15 minutes you probably aren't paying attention. Maybe it gets better but I doubt it and I am not willing to watch more. A comedy?? No way. See more
Theodore S Oct 13, 2017 Story line is great. Larry David is exceptional! I had many many belly laughs. He's a great actor. The man. That plays the black guy very good. Hamm good! Timing excellent Doc See more
Luke R Jan 15, 2017 The story of how to mess up the second chance as well. A much better film than I anticipated from the director of 'Superbad'. This is a television film, that's the sad part, but the production quality was like made for the big screens. From the title to the performances and the locations, all were very good. This is the tale of a man who gave up his share in a startup to realise it a few years later that he had lost a big fortune. And his second chance, how he's going to react and what he gets is what the film was focused. The casting was really good. Even for the tiny roles, many big names came in. But Larry David ruled as the story presented from his perspective. Don't ignore it thinking it is a small screen product, because this was a unique story and very entertaining. Almost a perfect flick, including a fine pace. But in a few segments, it dragged with unnecessary scenes. More like unneeded developments to stretch the runtime. Though there's no complaint for the overall film. It's not a must see film, but if you miss it you are going to miss out a good entertainment. And finally, I liked the end credits. 7/10 See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis An angry man concocts an elaborate plan for revenge when his old boss visits the island that he calls home.
Director
Greg Mottola
Producer
Larry David, Monica Levinson
Screenwriter
Larry David, Alec Berg, David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer
Production Co
HBO Films, Home Box Office (HBO), Fox Searchlight
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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