Clear History
Clear History

Clear History

2013Movie100 minEnglish

Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users68%
Director: Greg MottolaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A former.], a deeply embarrassed tech worker, attempts to erase his past and start a new life after a public humiliation. He moves to a small island community and takes on a new identity, but his past inevitably catches up with him in unexpected and comedic ways.

Critical Reception

Clear History received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Larry David's signature comedic style and the ensemble cast. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable but appreciated the humor and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Larry David's characteristic cringe comedy is on full display, offering laughs for fans of his previous work.
  • The supporting cast, including Michael Keaton and Jon Hamm, provides strong comedic performances.
  • While the plot may not break new ground, the humor and character interactions make it an enjoyable watch.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the humor to be a bit too niche or reliant on Larry David's typical style, many appreciated the film for its comedic performances and straightforward, funny premise.

Fun Fact

Larry David, known for his work on 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' wrote the screenplay for 'Clear History' himself, drawing on his unique comedic voice.

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Reno

**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 screen...