

Intolerable Cruelty
“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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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
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.
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Cast of Intolerable Cruelty

George Clooney
Miles

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Marilyn

Geoffrey Rush
Donovan Donaly

Cedric the Entertainer
Gus Petch

Edward Herrmann
Rex Rexroth

Paul Adelstein
Wrigley

Richard Jenkins
Freddy Bender

Billy Bob Thornton
Howard D. Doyle

Julia Duffy
Sarah Sorkin

Jonathan Hadary
Heinz, the Baron Krauss von Espy

Tom Aldredge
Herb Myerson

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.











