Cruel and Unusual
“Neighbor. Friend. Serial Killer.”
A sleepy Oregon village turns deadly when Adam, introducing himself as an English professor working on his first novel, befriends Kate and Mike, a brother and sister trying to put their lives back together after the death of their father. The two welcome the stranger, unaware that their actions will lead them down a dangerous path into the mind and grip of a deadly serial killer.
Where to watch Cruel and Unusual in United States
Can I watch Cruel and Unusual in United States? Yes — you can stream Cruel and Unusual in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
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Where is Cruel and Unusual streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Cruel and Unusual
Cruel and Unusual is a 2002 English-language drama and thriller film directed by George Mihalka. The cast is led by Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward, Tygh Runyan. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
Cruel and Unusual was produced by Alliance Atlantis, Le Monde Entertainment, and H30 Filmed Entertainment and made in Canada. It was released on April 30, 2002.
- Director
- George Mihalka
- Writers
- Rod Browning, Robert Geoffrion, Dan Witt
- Release date
- April 30, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Alliance Atlantis, Le Monde Entertainment, H30 Filmed Entertainment
Cruel and Unusual cast & crew
Cruel and Unusual was directed by George Mihalka and written by Rod Browning, Robert Geoffrion, and Dan Witt.
The cast features Tom Berenger as Adam Turrell, Rachel Hayward as Kate, Tygh Runyan as Mike, Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff as Cindy, Eli Gabay as Adam Terrell, and Ralph Alderman as Jack.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Samuel Benedict and Richard Brandes.
Is Cruel and Unusual worth watching?
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Cruel and Unusual is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cruel and Unusual
In United States, you can stream Cruel and Unusual on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Cruel and Unusual
Tom Berenger
Adam Turrell
Rachel Hayward
Kate
Tygh Runyan
Mike
Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff
Cindy
Eli Gabay
Adam Terrell
Ralph Alderman
Jack
Bruce Dawson
Tom Blanton
Mitchell Kosterman
Constable McMurty
Michael Leisen
Wayne
Leo Vernik
Dick
Cruel and Unusual — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cruel and Unusual in United States?
Cruel and Unusual is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Cruel and Unusual on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Cruel and Unusual is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Cruel and Unusual in?
Cruel and Unusual is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cruel and Unusual?
Cruel and Unusual runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
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