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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.
A charming but self-destructive car salesman addicted to alcohol and cocaine loses all his money and lies his way into a rehabilitation center. There, he must confront his addiction and the damage it has caused his life and relationships. With the help of a recovering addict and a tough-love counselor, he begins the arduous journey of sobriety. The film explores the personal struggles and triumphs involved in overcoming addiction.
Clean and Sober was generally well-received by critics, with particular praise directed at Michael Keaton's powerful and nuanced performance. The film was commended for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of addiction and recovery, avoiding sensationalism. Audiences also connected with the raw emotional honesty of the story.
Praised for its unflinching and realistic depiction of addiction.
Michael Keaton delivers a career-defining performance.
Offers a hopeful yet grounded perspective on recovery.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's honest portrayal of addiction and the challenging path to recovery. Many found Michael Keaton's performance particularly moving and relatable, highlighting the film's emotional impact and inspirational message.
Michael Keaton received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.
Michael Keaton reportedly drew upon his own experiences with substance abuse to prepare for his role as the protagonist.
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Michael Keaton puts in a great dramatic performance in this movie, at a time when his star was definitely rising. This movie was released the same year as Beetlejuice, and the year before Batman. Kathy Bates also excels as Charlie. Keato...
Michael Keaton tries his hand in a dramatic portrayal of an alcoholic, drug addicted stock broker who finds refuge in a treatment program - but not for it's intended purpose. He slowly begins to realize that be may be there for a reason, b...
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