The Cleansing
The Cleansing
1980, English. Directed by John Davies.
A comedic short about a devout Catholic girl, Mary, who brings home her new boyfriend to her equally devout parents. After pronouncing that the boyfriend is the anti-Christ, Mary's parents decide to "cleanse" him.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 8 August 1980
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How long is The Cleansing?
The Cleansing runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is The Cleansing on?
The Cleansing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cleansing?
If you liked The Cleansing, try The Trouble with Angels, Driver's Ed, Adventures in Public School.
Who directed The Cleansing?
The Cleansing (1980) was directed by John Davies and stars Elizabeth Caldwell, Jim Belushi.