

Clean and Sober
1988, English. Directed by Glenn Gordon Caron.
Thirty remarkable days in the life of an ordinary man.
Hotshot real estate salesman Daryl has a bad cocaine habit. After embezzling his company's money, he wakes up next to a girl who overdosed. To hide from the police, he checks into a rehabilitation program guaranteeing anonymity. Under the mentorship of counselor Craig, Daryl accepts that he has a substance abuse problem. As he falls in love with fellow patient Charlie, Daryl begins committing to a newly sober life.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Clean and Sober
Clean and Sober is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Glenn Gordon CaronDirector
- Michael KeatonDaryl Poynter
- Kathy BakerCharlie Standers
- Morgan FreemanCraig
- Tate DonovanDonald Towle
- Henry Judd BakerXavier
- Claudia ChristianIris
- J. David KrassnerTiller
- Dakin MatthewsBob
- Mary Catherine MartinCheryl Ann
- Patricia QuinnJune
- Pamela DunlapJane
- Terri HanauerAdmissions Counsellor
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tod Carroll
- Box office
- $8.7M
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Clean and Sober: quick answers
Is Clean and Sober worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Clean and Sober?
Clean and Sober runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Clean and Sober have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Clean and Sober. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Clean and Sober parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Clean and Sober is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Clean and Sober on?
Clean and Sober is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Clean and Sober?
If you liked Clean and Sober, try Being Charlie, Back to Black, Things We Lost in the Fire.
Who directed Clean and Sober?
Clean and Sober (1988) was directed by Glenn Gordon Caron and stars Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan Freeman.