| Release Date | 01 January 2004 |
| US Box Office | $6,000,000 |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | USAGermany |
| Filming Locations | Georgia, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Dolby Digital |
| Color | Color |
The Clearing is a 2004 American drama film and the directorial debut of Pieter Jan Brugge, who has worked as a film producer. The film is loosely based on the real-life kidnapping of Gerrit Jan Heijn that took place in the Netherlands in 1987. The screenplay was written by Justin Haythe.