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Intolerable Cruelty

2003Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic716.4Rotten Tomatoes76%48%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Engage the enemy.

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

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Screwball Comedy
  • Witty Legal Farce
  • Charming Lead Chemistry
  • Stylized Period Piece
  • Fast-Paced Dialogue
  • Romantic Con Artist Tale
  • Coen Brothers Signature Style
  • Light Hearted Crime Thriller
  • Elegant Visual Storytelling
  • Sophisticated Humor

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Joel Coen
Written by
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, John Romano
Produced by
Ethan Coen, John Cameron, Grant Heslov
Music by
Carter Burwell

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2003 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
October 10, 2003
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$120 million
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

Overly Long Name, Private Detective, Gold Digger +9

  • Overly Long Name
  • Private Detective
  • Gold Digger
  • Alliterative Name
  • Asthma Peril
  • Recurring Riff
  • That Was Objectionable
  • Spit Take
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Kansas City Shuffle
  • Accidental Suicide
  • Opening Theme

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Intolerable Cruelty?"

Questions about Intolerable Cruelty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Intolerable Cruelty?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Intolerable Cruelty from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 28 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Intolerable Cruelty worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Intolerable Cruelty okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Intolerable Cruelty make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Intolerable Cruelty good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Intolerable Cruelty use?

Overly Long NamePrivate DetectiveGold DiggerAlliterative NameAsthma PerilRecurring RiffThat Was ObjectionableSpit TakeFun with AcronymsKansas City ShuffleAccidental SuicideOpening Themeand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Overly Long Name, Private Detective, and Gold Digger.