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Intolerable Cruelty

2003·Movie·PG-13·100 min·6.0(1,665)

Engage the enemy.

A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.

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About Intolerable Cruelty

Intolerable Cruelty is a 2003 English-language comedy, romance and crime film directed by Joel Coen. The cast is led by George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Intolerable Cruelty was produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Alphaville Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $120 million worldwide.

Director
Joel Coen
Writers
Robert Ramsey, John Romano, Matthew Stone
Release date
October 10, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$120 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Alphaville Films
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Intolerable Cruelty cast & crew

Intolerable Cruelty was directed by Joel Coen and written by Robert Ramsey, John Romano, and Matthew Stone.

The cast features George Clooney as Miles, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Marilyn, Geoffrey Rush as Donovan Donaly, Cedric the Entertainer as Gus Petch, Edward Herrmann as Rex Rexroth, and Paul Adelstein as Wrigley.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Jim Whitaker and Sean Daniel.

Is Intolerable Cruelty worth watching?

Intolerable Cruelty holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,665 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, romance, and crime, Intolerable Cruelty is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Intolerable Cruelty

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Cast of Intolerable Cruelty

George Clooney

George Clooney

Miles

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Marilyn

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Donovan Donaly

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Gus Petch

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Rex Rexroth

Paul Adelstein

Paul Adelstein

Wrigley

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Freddy Bender

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Howard D. Doyle

Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Sarah Sorkin

Jonathan Hadary

Jonathan Hadary

Heinz, the Baron Krauss von Espy

Tom Aldredge

Tom Aldredge

Herb Myerson

Stacey Travis

Stacey Travis

Bonnie Donaly

Intolerable Cruelty — FAQs

Where can I watch Intolerable Cruelty in United States?

Intolerable Cruelty is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Intolerable Cruelty in?

Intolerable Cruelty is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Intolerable Cruelty?

Intolerable Cruelty runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Intolerable Cruelty rated?

Intolerable Cruelty is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,665 ratings.

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