Dudley Watts

Dudley Watts pops up in “Cleaner” (2025) and, honestly, the guy just oozes that kind of quiet intensity you wish more actors had. The movie kicks off with Watts playing a janitor—yeah, not exactly glamorous, but stick with me—who stumbles onto something he really, really shouldn’t have seen while working a late shift at a corporate office. The dude’s just trying to make rent, maybe sneak a leftover donut from the break room, and suddenly he’s knee-deep in secrets, lies, and the kind of trouble that has you double-locking your doors at night. The whole vibe feels like a slow burn thriller, with Watts carrying this haunted look that says he’s seen way too much for one lifetime. You get flashes of his past through these quick, jittery scenes—failed relationships, debts, maybe even something criminal he’s tried to bury. There’s this growing sense of paranoia as he tries to decide who he can trust. Spoiler: not many people. The supporting cast circles him like vultures, each with their own shady motives, and it’s hard to tell if they’re helping or just angling for their own slice of the pie. Every time you think Watts’ character is safe, the movie yanks the rug out. Tension builds through dark, echoing hallways and late-night phone calls, and by the end, you’re rooting for the janitor to somehow outsmart everyone, even if he’s way out of his depth. It’s gritty, tense, and surprisingly emotional. Watts absolutely delivers.