Clear History

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Clear History

TV-MA

2013

1h 40m

Comedy

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An angry man concocts an elaborate plan for revenge when his old boss visits the island that he calls home.

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Critics Consensus

Its semi-improvised structure finds Larry David squarely in his wheelhouse, but with few laughs and a muddled message, it doesn't live up to his usual standards.

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Gabriel Tate

Time Out

03/01/2019

The high points - especially a brilliantly worked running gag about soft-rockers Chicago - are spread too thinly, and David's improvised comedy of embarrassment is now very familiar.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

06/19/2016

For those of us who agree with Mel Brooks that "there's something about this middle-aged bald guy that's thrilling," his new film is a high-spirited treat - and a hint at the possibilities that await him if and when he finally calls it a day on 'Curb.'

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David Wiegand

San Francisco Chronicle

08/14/2013

3/4

It will take only a few minutes of Clear History... not only to "forgive" David for repeating himself but to thank him for reminding us why we miss Curb Your Enthusiasm and hope it comes back soon.

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David Bianculli

TV Worth Watching

06/13/2018

It's safe to say, you're bound to enjoy the results. Clear History, for Larry David, is another clear winner.

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Connie Wang

Refinery29

06/12/2018

Larry David and I have a strange relationship...I totally find his stuff funny but so cringeworthy that I always end up running away from the TV when things get too awkward, and then back again because I want to know what happens.

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Brendan Boyle

PopMatters

06/12/2018

5/10

The plot seems an excuse for the David character to wreak havoc on ordinary people and investigate how the social dynamic works when all involved no longer have blankets of privilege to overshadow their trivial concerns.

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Karl T

@Partlydiamond May 11

This is a great movie for big fans of "Curb Your Enthusiasm". If you're not a fan, skip this because the Larry David character can be so annoying, but so funny! This is the same guy as he is in Curb. Michael Keaton as Stumpo was hilarious. As a Curb guy, I found this very funny.

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David T.

@turk6701 Jan 9

For Larry David fans only

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Stephen C

@bob25009 07/19/2025

Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-MA for Crude Indecent Language (L)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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donnie m

@RT64375194 11/29/2024

i don't like that larry david is always larry david no matter what the part calls for-it's just old....i only watched a few minutes to be fair....

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S F

@Sdori 03/05/2024

It was good.. More Curb/Larry, I'll take it. Didn't blow the roof off the doors or anything but a good time, couple chuckles .

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Rob

@RT92913433 02/29/2024

A classic. Original, fun to watch and can watch over and over again. A timeless classic and one of my personal favorites.

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Synopsis

An angry man concocts an elaborate plan for revenge when his old boss visits the island that he calls home.

Director: Greg Mottola
Screenwriter: Larry David, Alec Berg, David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer
Production Co: HBO Films, Home Box Office (HBO), Fox Searchlight
Rating: TV-MA (L)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 40m