Clean and Sober

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.

Cast

Michael Keaton

as Daryl Poynter

Kathy Baker

as Charlie Standers

Morgan Freeman

as Craig

Tate Donovan

as Donald Towle

Henry Judd Baker

as Xavier

Claudia Christian

as Iris

J. David Krassner

as Tiller

Dakin Matthews

as Bob

Mary Catherine Martin

as Cheryl Ann

Patricia Quinn

as June

Reviews

Dave

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, but the arrogant nature of his personality is always at confl...

Peter McGinn

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. Keaton’s Money manager character Daryl has gamed the system to st...

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