Clean Hands

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Clean Hands

Oct 2026

1h 48m

Crime

Drama

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Based on an unbelievable true story, Sergeant Kevin Simmers (Zach Braff) leads a taskforce waging war on drugs in Hagerstown, Maryland, a major stop on the "Heroin Highway." At home, he's a desperate father grappling with his 19-year-old daughter Brooke's (Esther McGregor) escalating addiction from pain meds to heroin. As Kevin is forced to confront the failures of the system he dedicated his life to defending, together father and daughter fight for recovery, redemption, and hope.

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Todd Gilchrist

Variety

Oct 14, 2026

Allyn is entirely too interested in Simmers’ police work, meaning high-pitched chases and strong-arm interrogations, to strike the right balance between his day job and his earnest efforts to help his daughter.

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

Oct 21, 2026

Clean Hands is a well-meaning and generally well-performed domestic drama, but it sometimes tips too far in the direction of a crime thriller of sorts, betraying its central story in a myriad of different ways.

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Oct 20, 2026

C

As a feature-length PSA for Brooke's House, the drug treatment center started by former police officer Kevin Simmers in memory of his daughter Brooke, Clean Hands is well-intentioned, but as drama it's a dreary slog.

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Brett Arnold

At the Movies Again

Oct 16, 2026

It never grabs you. You've seen all of this before, from the addiction drama to the overcranked cop stuff.

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

Oct 16, 2026

3.5

Zach Braff and Esther McGregor shine in this gritty based-on-true drama about a narcotics cop dealing with his own daughter's addiction.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Oct 16, 2026

Although heavy-handed contrivances diminish the impact, this gritty true-life drama probes with conviction and compassion the grip of the opioid cycle on working-class communities.

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Joe G

@Joegowing 4 hrs ago

Clean Hands is an incredibly moving movie. I had heard about this story, and have seen Jake Allyn’s screenwriting and acting in other blockbuster films several times prior. Zach Braff portrays and hard hitting narcotics cop who wants to clean up the streets, while his own daughter (played perfectly by Esther McGregor) becomes addicted. It’s an emotional ride, very real story, and ends with strong conviction to start a rehab center in honor of his daughter.

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Zachary H

@ZacharylHumphrey 5 hrs ago

Good movie

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Karla G

@RT89884446 13 hrs ago

I really loved this movie. Zach Braff and Esther McGregor were both amazing. As a parent, watching a father try so hard to help his daughter while he was suffering too was absolutely heartbreaking. What made the story even more powerful for me was knowing that he took all of that pain and turned it into something good. Seeing how he went on to help other women through Brooke’s House in real life was incredibly moving and made the movie stay with me

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Briana G

@RT09008261 1 day ago

It's an inspiring story about turning a tragedy into a triumph by helping hundreds of women who want to escape drug and alcohol addiction. A portion of every download will help Brooke's House - a Hagerstown, MD addiction treatment and recovery home. The woman going through treatment receive job training as well for the next stage if their life.

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R T

@RT26532737 2 days ago

This started out as a light hearted but gritty action packed movie but it really shined when it focused on the struggles and tragedies of the opioid epidemic. It struck a nice balance between realism and emotional connections forged through shared adversity.

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Cathy G

@CathyG26 2 days ago

Very moving. Definitely watch ot!

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Based on an unbelievable true story, Sergeant Kevin Simmers (Zach Braff) leads a taskforce waging war on drugs in Hagerstown, Maryland, a major stop on the "Heroin Highway." At home, he's a desperate father grappling with his 19-year-old daughter Brooke's (Esther McGregor) escalating addiction from pain meds to heroin. As Kevin is forced to confront the failures of the system he dedicated his life to defending, together father and daughter fight for recovery, redemption, and hope.

Director: Jake Allyn
Producer: Jake Allyn, Brian A. Loschiavo, James Suttles, Jason Winn, JR Rappaport, Conor Allyn
Screenwriter: Jake Allyn
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: Glasshouse Pictures, Margate House Films, WW SF Entertainment, Riverside Entertainment
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2026
Runtime: 1h 48m

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