Cleaner (2025) is a psychological thriller set in the near future, where crime scene cleaning services have become a mysterious underground industry. Directed by David Slade, the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as John Mercer, a former cop who now works as a “cleaner,” secretly cleaning up crime scenes for wealthy and powerful clients.
The story begins when John receives a seemingly simple contract: cleaning up a murder scene at a luxury mansion. However, when he discovers shady details – including evidence that the victim is involved in a human trafficking network – John begins to suspect the client who hired him. This suspicion leads him into a dangerous series of investigations, where he faces brutal forces who are willing to eliminate anyone who knows too much.
The highlight of Cleaner (2025) lies in the way it exploits the moral element: a former policeman, now working to erase traces of crime, can he still maintain his righteous nature? The film raises questions about the line between right and wrong, between justice and sin in a world where the truth is hidden under layers of cleaning chemicals and dark power.
Jake Gyllenhaal has excellently portrayed the complex inner life of the character John - a conflicted person, carrying both torment, guilt and the desire to redeem himself. In addition, the film also scores points thanks to its dark images, gloomy atmosphere and tense sound, contributing to the feeling of suspense from beginning to end.
Cleaner (2025) is not only a thrilling action film but also a profound psychological work. The film makes the audience ask many questions about society, morality and human values in a world full of hypocrisy and manipulation. This is a movie worth watching for those who love detective - psychological action movies.
