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Intolerable Cruelty (2003)

โ€œEngage the enemy.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 1,720 votes 1h 40m pg-13 ComedyRomanceCrime

#120 of 156 films from 2003 #2293 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Joel Coen ยท Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone

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Overview

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

Cast

George Clooneyas Miles
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Marilyn
Geoffrey Rushas Donovan Donaly
Cedric the Entertaineras Gus Petch
Edward Herrmannas Rex Rexroth
Paul Adelsteinas Wrigley
Richard Jenkinsas Freddy Bender
Billy Bob Thorntonas Howard D. Doyle
Julia Duffyas Sarah Sorkin
Jonathan Hadaryas Heinz, the Baron Krauss von Espy
Tom Aldredgeas Herb Myerson
Stacey Travisas Bonnie Donaly
Jack Kyleas Ollie Olerud
Irwin Keyesas Wheezy Joe

Facts

Release dateOctober 10, 2003
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$119,940,815 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0138524

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Questions

How long is Intolerable Cruelty?
Intolerable Cruelty runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Intolerable Cruelty worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,720 votes, which places it #120 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 24%) and #2293 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Intolerable Cruelty?
Intolerable Cruelty was directed by Joel Coen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No Country for Old Men (2007), The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996).
Who stars in Intolerable Cruelty?
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; Paul Adelstein as Wrigley.
What is Intolerable Cruelty rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Intolerable Cruelty?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18431.

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