Clean Hands is a 2026 American biographical crime drama film written, produced, and directed by Jake Allyn. It stars Zach Braff, Esther McGregor, Holt McCallany, Abigail Spencer, and Lucas Till.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026. On September 17, 2026, the main premiere was held at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown, Maryland, the city in which the film is set. A wider release in the United States is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Premise The inspirational true story of hero drug cop turned recovery advocate Kevin Simmers and his daughter Brooke. The film, which takes place in Hagerstown, MD, examines the American drug crisis from the opposing eyes of cop and addict who were also father and daughter.
Cast Zach Braff as Kevin Simmers Esther McGregor as Brooke Simmers Holt McCallany as David Trone Abigail Spencer as Dana Lucas Till as Deputy Dormer
Production In March 2025, it was reported that Jake Allyn would be writing, producing, and directing a biographical crime drama film titled Clean Hands. Zach Braff and Esther McGregor were cast in the lead roles.
Release Clean Hands premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026. In June 2026, Vertical acquired the distribution rights. The film had a premiere screening in Hagerstown, MD at the Maryland Theatre on September 17, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 16, 2026.
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