Clay Pigeons
“Lester Long never forgets a friend.”
Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl, kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with the affair. Clay unknowingly befriends a serial killer named Lester Long who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."
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Where is Clay Pigeons streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Clay Pigeons
Clay Pigeons is a 1998 English-language crime, comedy and drama film directed by David Dobkin. The cast is led by Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Clay Pigeons was produced by Intermedia Films, Fade In Films, and IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on September 25, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Dobkin
- Writers
- Matthew L. Healy
- Release date
- September 25, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Intermedia Films, Fade In Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions
Clay Pigeons cast & crew
Clay Pigeons was directed by David Dobkin and written by Matthew L. Healy.
The cast features Joaquin Phoenix as Clay Bidwell, Vince Vaughn as Lester Long, Janeane Garofalo as Agent Dale Shelby, Scott Wilson as Sheriff Dan Mooney, Gregory Sporleder as Earl, and Georgina Cates as Amanda.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Eric Alan Edwards and it was produced by Guy East and Ridley Scott.
Is Clay Pigeons worth watching?
Clay Pigeons holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 143 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, comedy, and drama, Clay Pigeons is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Clay Pigeons
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Cast of Clay Pigeons
Joaquin Phoenix
Clay Bidwell
Vince Vaughn
Lester Long
Janeane Garofalo
Agent Dale Shelby
Scott Wilson
Sheriff Dan Mooney
Gregory Sporleder
Earl
Georgina Cates
Amanda
Vince Vieluf
Deputy Barney
Joseph D. Reitman
Glen
Nicole Arlyn
Gloria Collins
Wayne Brennan
Minister
Jeff Olson
Mark
Monica Moench
Kimberly Turner
Clay Pigeons — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Clay Pigeons in United States?
Clay Pigeons is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Clay Pigeons in?
Clay Pigeons is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Clay Pigeons rated?
Clay Pigeons is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 143 ratings.
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