The Clearing is a 2004 American thriller film that tells the story of a successful businessman, Wayne Hayes, who is kidnapped by a disgruntled former employee, Arnold Mack. As Wayne attempts to negotiate his freedom, his wife, Eileen, works with the FBI to try to secure his release. The film explores themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, as the narrative unfolds through Wayne's captivity and Eileen's struggle to cope with the situation.

Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe